Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Abbott, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Releasing Parenting Guilt and Parenting Sober Feat. Kimmy
Releasing Parenting Guilt and Parenting Sober Feat. Kimmy
Releasing Parenting Guilt and Parenting Sober Feat. Kimmy
Sunday 6th October 2024
Kimmy shares her journey of parenting sober while managing BPD, revealing the struggles, triumphs, and emotional growth along the way.
40 minutes
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Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
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Navigating Intimate Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing Relationships
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Kimmy shares her raw experience of parenting while managing BPD.
- She discusses her journey to sobriety and its impact on her life.
- The episode addresses the stigma surrounding BPD.
- Kimmy talks about the importance of seeking therapy and self-help.
- Her story highlights the challenges and rewards of emotional growth.
You do not deserve the pain that you feel
Parenting is tough enough without the added layers of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and sobriety. In this heartfelt episode of Bold Beautiful Borderline, hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson welcome Kimmy, a mother of two, who shares her raw and emotional journey of parenting sober while managing BPD. Kimmy opens up about the intense feelings that come with both motherhood and mental health struggles, describing her path to sobriety and the challenges she faces daily.
Her story is not just about survival but about finding strength and self-love in the most unexpected places. The episode starts with a humorous yet bizarre anecdote about a hawk rescue, setting a light-hearted tone before diving into the heavier topics. Kimmy recounts her experience of living in invalidating environments and unhealthy relationships, which shaped her parenting philosophy: to do everything differently from how she was raised.
Despite her best efforts, she admits that old patterns sometimes resurface, leading to guilt and self-doubt. Kimmy's candidness about her sobriety journey is particularly striking. She has been sober for two and a half years and talks about how this decision was crucial for her mental health and her role as a mother. The episode also touches on the stigma surrounding BPD, with Kimmy revealing how she discovered her diagnosis and the misconceptions she faced even from friends.
What stands out is Kimmy's relentless pursuit of healing and self-improvement. From seeking therapy to reading self-help books, she is committed to being a better role model for her children. Her story is a powerful reminder that it's okay to struggle and that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you're looking for an episode that blends humour with deep emotional insights, this one is a must-listen.
Kimmy's journey will leave you inspired and perhaps a little more compassionate towards yourself and others. Why not give it a listen? You might find a piece of your own story in Kimmy's words.