Counsellor A.J. Mahari

Surviving BPD Relationship Breakups

A.J. Mahari

  • Loving a Borderline Why You Will Never Know Who He or She Is or Was

Loving a Borderline Why You Will Never Know Who He or She Is or Was

Sunday 4th February 2024

Join A.J. Mahari as she unravels the complexities of loving someone with Borderline Personality Disorder and offers guidance for healing.
31 minutes
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Surviving BPD Relationship Breakups
Author:
Counsellor A.J. Mahari
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Healing Relationships
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
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The Hidden Struggles of Loving Someone with BPD

Episode Overview

  • Loving a borderline means loving someone you don't truly know
  • The challenge of understanding the elusive nature of BPD personalities
  • Exploring trauma bonding and its impact on relationships
  • Recognizing the intermittent reinforcement that keeps individuals in toxic cycles
  • Embracing the journey of healing and recovery for oneself
You're loving the person that they really aren't. You're loving the ideal person that showed up in the beginning. You're in love with their potential. You're in love with the want for them to be who you thought they were.
Ever found yourself loving someone who seems to change like the wind? In this episode, A.J. Mahari, a Counselor and Trauma Recovery Coach with 30 years of experience, takes you on a journey through the perplexing world of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) relationships. Loving someone with BPD can feel like an emotional rollercoaster, where you're constantly trying to grasp who they truly are, only to find that they might not even know themselves.
Mahari dives deep into why loving a borderline means loving someone you thought you knew but never really did. She explains how intermittent reinforcement and trauma bonding can trap you in a cycle of hope and despair. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling to understand the chaotic dynamics of BPD relationships. With compassion and expertise, Mahari offers valuable insights into healing from these intense emotional entanglements.
If you've ever felt lost or confused in a relationship with someone who has BPD, this episode will provide the clarity and guidance you need to start your journey toward recovery.