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Big Life Transitions & BPD: Why Change Feels Overwhelming

Sami Ward

Published on: 26/09/2025

For most people, big life changes, like moving out, starting a new relationship, or beginning a new job bring a mix of nerves and excitement. There are worries, yes, but also hope and anticipation. For someone living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), CPTSD, or emotional dysregulation, these same transitions can feel very different. Instead of excitement, there’s often a sense of fear, uncertainty, and pressure that can quickly spiral into overwhelm.

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When Your Child Decides to Move Out...

Sami Ward

Published on: 22/09/2025

I knew this day would come eventually, the day my daughter decided to leave home and carve out her own space. It’s what we raise them for, isn’t it? To grow, to find independence, to create a life that’s theirs. But here’s the truth no one tells you: knowing it’s coming doesn’t make it any easier.

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Why Support Systems Can Feel So Fragile

Sami Ward

Published on: 19/09/2025

When you’re parenting a young adult in emotional chaos, you quickly realise that your support system isn’t always what you thought it would be. Friends fade away. Family don’t always “get it”.

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When Love Isn’t Enough: Watching My Daughter Struggle Without Support

Sami Ward

Published on: 15/09/2025

Sometimes I’ve found myself standing on the sidelines of my daughter’s life, watching her pour her heart into relationships, only to realise she isn’t receiving the same in return. It’s a painful thing, as a mum, to see. You want your child to be loved, cherished, supported especially when life already feels like an uphill battle. But instead, there are moments when love seems one-sided. She gives her all, but when the storm hits, when she’s at her most vulnerable, the support she desperately needs isn’t there.

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Loneliness vs Being Alone: Why It Hurts More Than We Realise 🌙

Sami Ward

Published on: 12/09/2025

Being alone and feeling lonely might seem like the same thing, but for someone living with BPD/EUPD or CPTSD, the difference can be profound. Alone vs Lonely Alone is a physical state. It simply means no one is present. Some people thrive in this space — reading, walking the dogs, enjoying quiet time. Lonely is an emotional state. It’s the feeling that no one sees you, understands you, or cares about your existence. Loneliness can happen even in a crowded room.

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The Post That Broke Her 💻💔

Sami Ward

Published on: 08/09/2025

The Post That Broke Her 💻💔 While we were away in France, I got a message from my daughter. She was upset, really upset. It all started with a Facebook post.

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