Finding Yourself After a BPD Relationship
Episode Overview
Recognise the real issue lies in the toxic dynamics of the BPD relationship. Reflect on what lessons you have learned or are learning from these interactions. Understand the importance of personal responsibility in your healing journey. Seek therapy and support to reclaim your lost self-worth. Consider how cognitive distortions can affect your perception of faith and relationships.
"The farce relationship wasn't with God; it was with the Borderline."
In this episode of Surviving BPD Relationship Breakups, A.J. Mahari, a seasoned Counselor and Trauma Recovery Coach, dives into the emotional turmoil of breaking up with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). A.J. addresses a poignant comment from a listener who feels abandoned by God after a tumultuous relationship with a partner who has BPD.
This listener’s journey is a raw depiction of the emotional scars left by such relationships, highlighting the struggle to find meaning and self-worth in the aftermath. A.J. compassionately unpacks the listener's feelings, suggesting that the real issue lies not with God, but with the toxic dynamics of the BPD relationship. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences, questioning what lessons they have learned or are learning from their interactions with individuals with BPD. A.J.
emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and healing, urging those affected to seek therapy and support to reclaim their lost selves. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of faith, pain, and recovery, offering a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with the fallout of a BPD relationship.