My Story Supporting My daughter with BPD caused by a childhood trauma

When the Body Joins the Battle: The Other Side of My Daughter’s Struggles

When the Body Joins the Battle: The Other Side of My Daughter’s Struggles

When the Body Joins the Battle: The Other Side of My Daughter’s StrugglesSami Ward
Published on: 24/11/2025

A 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.

Navigating the System (NHS, Crisis Services & Private Help)Emotional DysregulationKnowledge is Power Being a Mum of Daughter with BPD
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Trying to Relax When Your Heart Is Still at Home

Trying to Relax When Your Heart Is Still at Home

Trying to Relax When Your Heart Is Still at HomeSami Ward
Published on: 11/07/2025

I’m writing this from beautiful Madeira, a place I love and somewhere I’ve been longing to come back to. The sun’s warm on my shoulders. The sea is just over there, sparkling like a postcard.New Blog Post Description

Parenting through Crisis
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