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.