Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson

Bold Beautiful Borderline

Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson

  • Autism, BPD, Marriage, and Parenting (feat. Grace)

Autism, BPD, Marriage, and Parenting (feat. Grace)

Sunday 23rd October 2022

Grace discusses marriage and parenting challenges while managing undiagnosed BPD and her wife's undiagnosed autism on 'Bold Beautiful Borderline'.
55 minutes
Raw
Honest
Informative
Thought-provoking
Supportive

About this podcast

Bold Beautiful Borderline
Author:
Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Overview:
Categories:
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing Relationships
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Grace's Journey: Marriage, Parenting, and Undiagnosed Mental Health

I think finding someone who has the opposite of you can be so helpful. The lack of impulsivity is probably helpful for your impulsivity, whereas your impulsivity is probably helpful for her routine.
Ever wondered how undiagnosed mental health conditions can shape a marriage and parenting journey? In this episode of 'Bold Beautiful Borderline', hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson sit down with Grace to explore her life with undiagnosed Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and her wife's undiagnosed autism. Grace opens up about the daily struggles and triumphs of navigating a relationship where both partners are figuring out their own mental health, all while raising children.
Grace's story is a heartfelt and raw account of managing impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, and the lingering effects of childhood trauma. The conversation dives deep into the stigma surrounding BPD and autism, highlighting the importance of open communication and mutual understanding in relationships. It's not just about the challenges; Grace shares moments of resilience and strategies that have helped her family thrive.
Whether you're dealing with similar issues or just curious about the complexities of mental health in family dynamics, this episode offers a compassionate glimpse into Grace's world. Laurie and Sara's empathetic approach makes it an engaging listen, full of practical insights and emotional depth. Tune in for an honest discussion that might just leave you feeling a little less alone.