The leap from high school to college was one of the biggest milestones of my life. It brought excitement, freedom, and the promise of new opportunities, and as someone with borderline personality disorder (BPD), it also came with its fair share of challenges. Leaving...
Navigating change is never easy, it can feel like stepping into a storm without a map. The uncertainty, emotional intensity, and fear of failure can be overwhelming. I’ve learned a lot about what I need during these times, and I hope sharing my perspective can help...
Liz Santamorena is the mother of Nico (pronouns they/them/theirs), her adult child who was diagnosed with BPD at age 21. Liz and Nico shared their perspectives about their BPD journey at the 2024 annual BPD conference co-sponsored by NEABPD and Yale. For Liz, the...
Compassion: From Hopelessness to Deep Connection Liz Santamorena is the mother of Nico (pronouns they/them/theirs), her adult child who was diagnosed with BPD at age 21. Liz and Nico shared their perspectives about their BPD journey at the 2024 annual BPD conference...
For years, I avoided going home. The walls of my childhood house held too many echoes of misunderstanding and moments where I felt dismissed, unseen, or simply as “too much.” Maybe you can relate. My response was to avoid, distract, escape. I didn’t go home for...
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