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Sigh … so boundaries have been crossed for weeks and weeks. We have tried multiple tools. So a friend has offered their shack on their property, BPD can stay…. We can have a week break. He’s flipped. We are abandoning him. He’s doing EVERYTHING (yelled) a
Hi. My partner is slipping into serious alcoholism and I need help, I don't know what to do I am at a loss.I have been with my partner for 7 years and he is my life partner. I can't imagine life without him. But I am watching him sink deeper into alcoholi
I am exhausted coping with my son's mental illness.
Is that even a thing, maybe there is another term for it? For context I spent a lot of time when I was younger looking after all of my younger siblings, in a pretty effed up family situation which I won’t get into, and later on ended up spending a l
My older mum is diving in squalid conditions overseas in a COVID hotspot. I'm working on hoarding-related issues from over here to try to get her some help. It's life threatening for her. In the meantime, I have a full-time job, have my child homecoming,
Hi - I’ve had some time out, visiting family 💕 far far away from the reality of living in very close quarters with BPD. I read this site and struggle 🤔 surely all people with BPD are different? Can I carefully ask our BPD what areas he struggles wit
Hi, I’m hoping for tips on how to suddenly care for 20yr adult child in my home? Thanks
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G'day, this is my first post, so I hope I've got it right.I have been in the role of caring for a lady with Bipolar disorder and PTSD for a bit over 5 years, with 4 of those seeing us in a loving relationship. My partner has suffered sexual abuse at
Hello its Lost Angel Im usually on the other forum but am looking for advice for my 14 year old brother, hes recently had a panic attack and was screaming, crying and shaking in the midst of it also talking about our late dad who passed when he was aged 6
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