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 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 WardA parent’s honest guide to understanding relapse after psychiatric discharge, why it happens, what to look for, and how to stay grounded through it.
Sami WardA practical parent guide to coping after psychiatric discharge: safety planning, home-based ‘support’, night fears, and surviving the first week.