Welcome, Siena!
I wanted to take a moment to join
Huat and
Merlot in welcoming you to the discussion forums. I'm so sorry for what you're going through but glad you have found a community where many of us have been through similar experiences, and we can learn from each other. From what you have written, it seems clear you will get good ideas and support here if you continue to read and post. In short, you have found the best place in the world for understanding, compassion, and education as it relates to coping with loved ones who have personality disorders.
Thank you for sharing with us what you have thus far:
First time here. Feeling a little overwhelmed. Last night was yet another verbal onslaught by one of my young adult children, that I don't feel I handled as well as I'd have liked to. I'm tired.
I am so sorry you are faced with this. Even so, I just have to applaud you for being willing to continue to put forth effort into understanding your adult child. In my opinion, that's true love. This site is rather HUGE, however, there are many, many articles related to bettering your relationship with the angle of using healthy communication techniques, setting needed boundaries, and validating what is valid. You will find these articles in the right-handed panel on this board. We can help you with questions, point you in the direction of additional resources, or just be a sounding board.
Tell us more about yourself and your story. It helps you to get it out, and it helps others when they see that they are not the only ones suffering. We look forward to hearing more from you.
Keep writing, keep processing, keep learning!
-Speck