Hello World;
It has taken some time for me to come to terms with the idea that my sister may have BPD. My partner has said this for about a year (we have been together for 3.5 years). But the other day it finally just clicked. Since that time, I have done a little reading and started to talk to my partner about my frustrations and worries. This is my next step--finding a support community outside of my partner so as to not put all the brunt on her about the familial relationships that I'm always bringing home.
From everything that I have read so far (and I am only in the very beginning of researching, understanding, and coming to terms with), there is a way to take care of yourself, but it is also a very hard disorder to cope with. What makes it worse is that my sister and I have owned a business for 4 years together and this has truly taken an additional toll on our relationship, our relationship with our parents, and my emotional health.
So, here I am. I'm hoping to continue to learn and grow both personally and as a support system for my family. At this moment I can't be a support system for my sister, but perhaps eventually we can repair our relationship.
Thanks for your time reading
