Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson

Bold Beautiful Borderline

Sara Abbott, MSW, LCSW, LICSW

  • "I Was Raised In Church Basements" - Being an AA Kid (Feat. Sabrina)

"I Was Raised In Church Basements" - Being an AA Kid (Feat. Sabrina)

Sunday 19th January 2025

Sabrina shares her unique experience growing up with a mum in AA, living with BPD, and breaking generational trauma. A raw and honest discussion.
42 minutes
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Bold Beautiful Borderline
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Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
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Navigating Intimate Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing Relationships
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Growing Up in AA: Sabrina's Journey with BPD and Generational Trauma

Episode Overview

  • Growing up in AA can shape your childhood experiences.
  • Living off-grid can provide a sense of accomplishment and mindfulness.
  • Breaking generational trauma requires self-awareness and effort.
  • Parenting with BPD presents unique challenges and rewards.
  • Self-acceptance is key to managing mental health.
I was just running around church basements at six years old.
Ever wondered what it's like to grow up with a parent in AA? In this episode of Bold Beautiful Borderline, Sabrina shares her unique experience of being raised in church basements while her mum battled alcoholism. Hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson dive into Sabrina's journey, exploring the impact of attachment wounds and generational trauma.
Sabrina talks about the challenges of living off-grid, dealing with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and raising her own daughters with a focus on breaking harmful cycles. With raw honesty and some light-hearted moments, Sabrina opens up about her impulsive decisions, like moving to a cabin in the bush, and how she finds mindfulness in daily tasks like chopping wood. She also reflects on her mum's emotional fragility and the pressure she felt to maintain a perfect image.
The conversation touches on the struggles of parenting a teenager with potential BPD and the bittersweet feelings of seeing her daughter gain independence. Sabrina's story is a testament to resilience and the importance of self-acceptance. Tune in for an engaging discussion that sheds light on the complexities of living with BPD and the power of healing through shared experiences.