My Story Supporting My daughter with BPD caused by a childhood trauma

When Love Isn’t Enough: Watching My Daughter Struggle Without Support

Sami Ward

Published on: 15/09/2025

Sometimes I’ve found myself standing on the sidelines of my daughter’s life, watching her pour her heart into relationships, only to realise she isn’t receiving the same in return. It’s a painful thing, as a mum, to see. You want your child to be loved, cherished, supported especially when life already feels like an uphill battle. But instead, there are moments when love seems one-sided. She gives her all, but when the storm hits, when she’s at her most vulnerable, the support she desperately needs isn’t there.

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Loneliness vs Being Alone: Why It Hurts More Than We Realise 🌙

Sami Ward

Published on: 12/09/2025

Being alone and feeling lonely might seem like the same thing, but for someone living with BPD/EUPD or CPTSD, the difference can be profound. Alone vs Lonely Alone is a physical state. It simply means no one is present. Some people thrive in this space — reading, walking the dogs, enjoying quiet time. Lonely is an emotional state. It’s the feeling that no one sees you, understands you, or cares about your existence. Loneliness can happen even in a crowded room.

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The Post That Broke Her 💻💔

Sami Ward

Published on: 08/09/2025

The Post That Broke Her 💻💔 While we were away in France, I got a message from my daughter. She was upset, really upset. It all started with a Facebook post.

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Crisis From Afar: When Loneliness and Guilt Take Over 💔📞

Sami Ward

Published on: 01/09/2025

Crisis From Afar: When Loneliness and Guilt Take Over. When we left for France, my daughter decided to stay home. It felt like the right choice for her at the time, avoiding the overwhelm of travel, new places, new food, the sheer noise of it all. But what none of us could predict was how quickly the silence at home would turn against her.

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Why Overwhelm Feels Like Drowning (and How to Spot It Early) 🌊

Sami Ward

Published on: 29/08/2025

When you hear the word “overwhelm”, it probably makes you think of a busy day at work, a long to-do list, or too many things happening at once. Stressful, yes — but usually manageable. For someone living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or Complex PTSD, “overwhelm” is a completely different experience. It doesn’t feel like juggling too many balls. It feels like drowning.

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What Is BPD, Really?

Sami Ward

Published on: 08/08/2025

A gentle guide for mums trying to make sense of the chaos

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