Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Parents did the best they could AND it really f***ed me up (feat. Cassie-Marie)
Parents did the best they could AND it really f***ed me up (feat. Cassie-Marie)
Parents did the best they could AND it really f***ed me up (feat. Cassie-Marie)
Sunday 31st December 2023
Cassie-Marie discusses parenting while managing ADHD, bipolar 2, BPD, and depression/anxiety in 'Bold Beautiful Borderline'.
55 minutes
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Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
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Get the buttons here!Parenting with Mental Health Challenges: Cassie-Marie’s Story
Episode Overview
- Cassie-Marie shares her experiences living with ADHD, bipolar 2, BPD, and depression/anxiety
- Insights into the impact of challenging family dynamics and emotional abuse on mental health
- Reflections on receiving a BPD diagnosis and the journey towards healing and self-discovery
- Exploration of coping mechanisms, seeking validation, and finding healing through direct communication and close relationships
- Discussion on the challenges of parenting, the importance of setting boundaries, and the impact of trauma on family dynamics
I've absolutely loved talking to you and we will definitely have you back for an episode specific to parenting. It's such a beautiful thing that we can take our superpower and our passion and turn it into something so positive when it started as something so negative.
Cassie-Marie’s life is a whirlwind of parenting two pre-teens while managing ADHD, bipolar 2, BPD, and depression/anxiety. In this episode of 'Bold Beautiful Borderline', she sits down with hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson to share her raw, unfiltered experiences. From the heartache of challenging family dynamics to the solace found in understanding her triggers, Cassie-Marie's story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. One of the key themes of the conversation is the impact of grief and loss on family relationships.
Cassie-Marie delves into how these intense emotions have shaped her interactions with loved ones, especially her mother. The episode also touches on her complicated relationship with the church and how religious gatherings affected her mental health. But it's not all about the struggles. Cassie-Marie’s journey is also one of resilience and finding coping mechanisms that work for her. She talks about seeking validation, setting boundaries, and the importance of direct communication in healing from emotional abuse.
Her openness about her diagnoses and the shock of receiving a BPD diagnosis offers a poignant look into the complexities of living with multiple mental health conditions. Listeners will find valuable insights into the delicate balance of parenting while navigating mental health challenges. Cassie-Marie’s story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of understanding one's triggers and boundaries.
Whether you’re dealing with similar issues or supporting someone who is, this episode provides a compassionate and enlightening perspective on the journey towards healing and self-discovery.