Teenage step-daughter has BPD traits

[BestEffort]

Hi. I'm new here. My step-daughter has BPD traits. Her behaviors are getting worse all the time. The system prompted me to leave an introduction but I'm not sure I want to say much without first reading what other people are saying here. So I'm just going to say hi for now and start reading. I hope this forum is real, and is not just some advertising thing. If so, I look forward to meeting some of you.

Thank you,

BestEffort

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

[madmom]

Welcome Besteffort   You will find many people like me who have children with BPD . We are looking forward to hearing more from you when you are ready.  I know that when I came here about a year ago, I was at an all time low and the support and help I found here was a miracle.  You are not alone, we are here to help and support you.

[BestEffort]

Thanks madmom,

I've been lurking for a while now. I'm glad this board is here. Reading about other parent's experiences here has been both comforting and frightening. I am wondering if there are any meet-in-person support groups for parents raising borderline children (of any age). Is there a list somewhere so we can find one closest to us?

Thanks,

[madmom]

I don't know about any meet together BPD support groups, although it sure sounds like a great idea.  I went to NAMI's family to family session last year and it was good because I met others in my area who also were dealing with an adult loved one with a mental illness.  I learned some things from the class also.