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Am I Helping or Making Things Worse? Parenting a Young Adult with Mental Health Struggles | Chaos to Calm

Am I Helping or Making Things Worse? Parenting a Young Adult with Mental Health Struggles | Chaos to Calmby: Sami WardPublished on: 16/03/2026

When your adult child struggles with emotional dysregulation or mental illness, every decision can feel heavy. This honest reflection explores the fear many parents carry, am I helping, or making things worse?

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Am I Helping or Making Things Worse? Parenting a Young Adult with Mental Health Struggles | Chaos to Calm

The Tightrope: Trusting When Trust Feels Terrifying

The Tightrope: Trusting When Trust Feels Terrifyingby: Sami WardPublished on: 20/10/2025

When crisis eases, trust becomes the hardest part. One mum shares the reality of home leave, hidden precautions, and hope after a BPD crisis.

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The Tightrope: Trusting When Trust Feels Terrifying