Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Art Saves Lives feat. Blu
Art Saves Lives feat. Blu
Art Saves Lives feat. Blu
Sunday 17th April 2022
Blu Fernandez reveals how art helped her navigate BPD and offers insights into creating safe spaces for neurodivergent clients.
45 minutes
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Empowering
Informative
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Author:
Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
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Categories:
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing Relationships
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Blu's Artistic Journey: Healing BPD Through Creativity
I'm thankful that I am at a point now where, like, I don't have to be fucked up, depressed, coped out and drunk to make something you know like and it shows in my art.
Ever wondered how art can be a lifeline? In this episode of 'Bold Beautiful Borderline', hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson welcome Blu Fernandez, a 29-year-old artist from Long Beach, CA, who shares her deeply personal journey with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Blu's story is a testament to the healing power of creativity. From her vibrant paintings to her empathetic tattooing, she opens up about how art has been her sanctuary through life's toughest moments.
She discusses the impact of childhood trauma on her mental health and how her diagnosis has been crucial in managing her symptoms. Blu also touches on the unique challenges of being highly functional with BPD and the importance of creating safe spaces for neurodivergent clients. Her humor and transparency offer a refreshing perspective on living with BPD, making this episode both enlightening and uplifting.
Tune in to hear Blu's inspiring tale and discover how art can be a powerful tool for healing and self-expression.