Calling all Aussies

[Lisallew]

Hi all,

Are there any/many Australians posting on this board?

Would love to hear from any who are coping with a parent with BPD.

Thanks 

[Diligence]

 Greetings from California.

Warm regards,

Diligence

[Lisallew]

Hi from Sydney!



Do you have a good support network over there? I find that in Sydney, and Australia in general, it's sadly lacking.

[Clearmind]

  Lisa - I haven't been to any support groups.

My father is also an alcoholic - there are support groups for Adult Children of Alcoholics if that fits your situation - otherwise you are right - not many groups for adult kids of BPD's.

Do you have a therapist?

[GeekyGirl]

There are a number of members from Australia here, and more than a few members who want to visit Australia, like me. 

Clearmind has a good point. If you're working with a therapist already, he/she might be able to point you to some local support groups. If your mother abuses substances as part of her disorder, you might also find Al-Anon helpful.

[littlemermaid]

Hi Lisallew

I am an Aussie with a UBPD sister who is doing my head in. I have just started going to Arafmi.

Have you tried them they have a support group and free counselling

Cheers

[hadenoughmum]

I'm also an Aussie with a BPD mum. I'm in Melbourne 

I had a look at BPD family support groups around me but they seem mostly aimed at BPD carers and since I don't even live in the same state at my mum I wasn't sure if I really fit that bill...