Finding Your Own Closure After a BPD Breakup
Episode Overview
Navigating the aftermath of BPD relationship breakups with expert insights Understanding the complexities of seeking closure in toxic relationships Unpacking the impact of trauma bonds and cognitive dissonance on healing Recognizing the need for personal healing and recovery to find deeper closure Empowerment through transformative self-discovery and recovery
The goal is to be able to process your own closure. It's actually more effective and more healing and much deeper closure when you go through a healing recovery process to find your own closure. You don't really need closure from the cluster B, believe it or not.
Breakups are hard enough, but when your ex has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), the quest for closure can feel like chasing a mirage. In this episode, A.J. Mahari, a seasoned Counselor and Trauma Recovery Coach, dives into why seeking that elusive 'closure conversation' with a BPD ex often leads to more heartache. Mahari explains that these conversations rarely bring the peace you're looking for and can actually make you feel worse.
She sheds light on the common pitfalls and emotional traps that come with trying to get closure from someone with untreated BPD, who may be too wrapped up in their own struggles to hear your pain. Instead of focusing on what you can't control, Mahari offers practical advice on how to find your own closure and start healing. With over three decades of experience, she provides a compassionate yet realistic roadmap for moving forward.
Whether you're fresh out of a toxic relationship or have been struggling for years, this episode offers valuable insights to help you reclaim your self-esteem and start your journey to recovery.