Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Fatherhood with Borderline Personality Disorder
Fatherhood with Borderline Personality Disorder
Fatherhood with Borderline Personality Disorder
Sunday 15th May 2022
Daniel opens up about parenting with BPD on 'Bold Beautiful Borderline'. A heartfelt look at balancing fatherhood and mental health.
66 minutes
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Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
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Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Healing Relationships
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Fatherhood and BPD: Daniel's Journey on Bold Beautiful Borderline
I'm not suicidal, right, but if I was given consent to be born or not be born, I sure as fuck would not do this shit.
Being a parent is challenging enough, but imagine navigating fatherhood while living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). In this eye-opening episode of 'Bold Beautiful Borderline', hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson sit down with Daniel, a father of two school-aged children, to discuss his unique experiences. Daniel opens up about how his own upbringing and his parents' style shaped his development and influenced his approach to parenting.
He shares candid stories about finding joy in fatherhood, the boundaries he sets to maintain emotional stability, and the struggles of managing isolation. One striking moment in the episode is when Daniel admits, 'I'm not suicidal, right, but if I was given consent to be born or not be born, I sure as fuck would not do this shit'. This raw honesty highlights the complex intergenerational trauma and stigma that often accompany BPD, especially for men.
The conversation also touches on the importance of self-care and being present for his children. Whether you're a parent, know someone with BPD, or just want to understand more about mental health, this episode offers a heartfelt glimpse into the realities of balancing fatherhood and mental illness.