Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Doing school while living in chaos (feat. Kim)
Doing school while living in chaos (feat. Kim)
Doing school while living in chaos (feat. Kim)
Sunday 16th June 2024
Psych nurse Kim shares her journey through BPD, HPD, and nursing school chaos in this episode of Bold Beautiful Borderline.
46 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Kim discusses growing up as the youngest of five siblings.
- She shares her experience of being diagnosed with BPD and HPD.
- The episode explores the challenges of losing a parent while in school.
- Kim talks about the stigma she faced as a psych nurse with mental health issues.
- She highlights the importance of empathy in mental health care.
The empathy that I have for other people... it has helped me help other people more.
In this episode of Bold Beautiful Borderline, hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson chat with Kim, a psych nurse who has faced an extraordinary amount of chaos while pursuing her education. Kim opens up about her childhood as the youngest of five, dealing with the challenges of being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD), and the heart-wrenching experience of losing a parent.
She also shares the complexities of navigating a mental health diagnosis while working in the healthcare field. Kim's story is one of resilience, highlighting her journey through self-harm, therapy, and the stigma she encountered both personally and professionally. Her experiences underscore the importance of empathy and understanding in mental health care, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the human side of psychological struggles.
By the end, you'll find yourself inspired by Kim's determination and the support she found along the way. So, why not give it a listen and see how Kim's journey might resonate with your own experiences?