Sami Wardreal story of a car accident and the lasting impact on a young adult already living with trauma, anxiety and chronic illness and the different paths recovery takes.
Sami WardChristmas isn’t always joy and glitter, for many young adults with BPD, trauma or emotional dysregulation, it’s a day of overwhelm, sensory overload and pressure to “perform.” This blog shares the unseen side of festive celebrations and the strategies parents use to support their child while holding everything together.
Sami WardDecember can be overwhelming when you’re supporting a young adult with emotional dysregulation. Here’s how to plan the month gently while protecting your calm.
Sami WardA compassionate, real-life look at the physical side of emotional distress. A mother shares how her daughter’s trauma-related symptoms lead to GP visits, A&E trips, and exhaustion and how they approach it with safety, validation, and gentle care.
Sami WardAfter three cancellations, a mum and daughter finally make it to Yorkshire Wildlife Park. A story of flexibility, patience, and learning to plan life around emotional wellbeing, not the calendar.
Sami WardThe week after a psychiatric discharge isn’t calm; it’s fragile. A mother shares the truth about post-crisis exhaustion, fragile hope, and learning to breathe again.