daughter with BPD

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I kicked my daughter out of my house.  I realized she cannot live with me anymore as she is violent and abusive.  It is not healthy living and walking on eggshells.  She attacked me and stole my car.  I am feeling better that she is not living under my roof.

[daughterwithbpd]

I kicked my daughter out of my house.  I realized she cannot live with me anymore as she is violent and abusive.  It is not healthy living and walking on eggshells.  She attacked me and stole my car.  I am feeling better that she is not living under my roof.

Our objective is to better understand the struggles our child faces and to learn the skills to improve our relationship and provide a supportive environment and also improve on our own emotional responses, attitudes and effectiveness as a family leaders

[peaceplease]

daughterwithBPD,

  I am glad that you found as here at bpdfamily, and sorry for the circumstances that led you here.  Has your dd been diagnosed with BPD?

What is your knowledge of BPD?  We have a wealth of information here.  Is there anything that we can help you find?

A parent's greatest wish is for their child, whatever their age, to be healthy and happy. When a child suffers from BPD, often not only is the child unhappy and unhealthy, but so is everyone who loves them. This mental illness severely affects the whole family, creating drama and heartbreak, while also piling on the guilt and anxiety. Most parents search desperately for answers, and try all the gimmicks that popular culture tells us should work - only to face even more severe rages and acting out behavior.  I know that I sure felt desperate when I found this site.  I first came here looking for answers about my daughter that I suspect has BPD.  This site has truly helped me.  The members understand what you are going through and are very supportive.

I would like to invite you to join us on the parents board.  Here is the link: 

Parenting a son or daughter suffering from BPD board

I look forward to seeing you at he parents board.

peaceplease

[Rapt Reader]

Hi, daughterwithBPD & I'd like to join peaceplease in welcoming you to this site. She is right; you will find many members here who will know just what you are going through, and how you are feeling.

How old is your daughter? Has she been diagnosed? Has she ever been in therapy? How long ago did she move out? What behaviors does she have that brings you here?

Please tell us more of your story and ask your questions so we can better guide you; like peaceplease said, there is a lot of information here (you can start learning about how your daughter's mind works, and how to deal with her better, by checking out the links to the right-hand margin of this page). It really will help!

[Thursday]

Hi daughterwithBPD,

Welcome and glad you found us here!

It sounds like you reached your limits with your daughter. Now is time to do some self-care and when you are up to it, to learn some tools to be able to re-engage (if that is what you desire) with your daughter in a more productive way.

Can you give us a bit more information? I'm wondering, if your daughter stole your car, what was the outcome. Police involved? Did she willingly return it? Did you find it on your own to get it back? Are you still operating without your car?

No matter what your situation is, there will be people here who can relate. I have found this very comforting, to know I'm not alone. We are here to listen whenever you are ready to tell us more!

Hope to see you back soon.

Thursday

[lbjnltx]

Hi daughterwithBPD,

We are glad you found us.

It sounds like you have dealt with some extreme behaviors for a while now.  I can more than imagine how you feel as I have experienced some trauma with my daughter as well.

The good news is that you are here and there is a way to recover from the trauma and experience more control over your life.  We are here to help.

The first step is to allow us to give you the support you need, it would be our privilege to help you. 

We are here to listen with our eyes... . and share your pain so that your burden is decreased.

You aren't alone.

lbjnltx