slightly hopeful

[BPDstinks]

well...it was only 3 words, however, my BPD daughter texted "I appreciate you" (because I mailed her very important mail) I will take the WIN (typically, i would have texted, i miss you, i love you, call me....however, i waited a couple of minutes & said "happy to help (I did add, I am proud of you, because I have heard from some friends she is very successful at her new job

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

[CC43]

Big win for both of you. Being grateful and courteous are essential for healing.

[BPDstinks]

thank you!  I admit, I am not the most patient person & i am "boisterous" (as in, if you say, I need to go to the store, I say, "when", so...i am making a genuine effort to be patient & let her come around (?)

[BPDstinks]

...I also got to thinking about changes I made the year (so far) we have been apart