Melissa Alvarado

Surviving a Parent with BPD Melissa Alvarado

Surviving A Parent With Borderline Personality Disorder"On the surface, everything seemed fine.""But from my earliest memories I knew something was wrong."Surviving A Parent With Borderline Personality Disorder investigates the impact of this devastating illness, but this time, from the perspective of the forgotten victims - the children of BPD sufferers. This book recounts a lonely and traumatic childhood living with a BPD mother. We follow the author's journey from early childhood, through her teen years, and into her adulthood learning of the daily struggles and trauma she lived with. By reliving this difficult journey, the author hopes to shine the spotlight on this ambiguous and often unrecognized disorder to help other families coping with these destructive symptoms. Of the many people that suffer from BPD, a significant nu, ber are women and mothers. A BPD mother often experiences difficulty forming the natural bonds with her child developing unhealthy attachment patterns. When untreated, the BPD mother can transform into an emotionally, mentally, and physically abusive individual. Children growing up in this environment live through traumas that can cause extensive issues forming a healthy sense of self affecting future relationships and ability to succeed in life. Through the memories and experiences the author shares, Surviving A Parent With Borderline Personality Disorder explores how to cope with these individuals, how to develop healthy boundaries, and how to overcome the trauma. As a survivor of childhood abuse, the author has a message of hope and positivity to inspire those struggling to come to terms with their experiences