Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Abbott, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Starting The BPD Collective While Sober, Neurodivergent, and Borderline Feat. Jade
Starting The BPD Collective While Sober, Neurodivergent, and Borderline Feat. Jade
Starting The BPD Collective While Sober, Neurodivergent, and Borderline Feat. Jade
Sunday 22nd September 2024
Join Jade on Bold Beautiful Borderline as she shares her journey through sobriety, neurodivergence, and founding the Bristol BPD Collective.
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Episode Overview
- Jade shares her journey from Swansea to Bristol.
- The challenges of managing BPD, autism, and ADHD.
- The role of sobriety in Jade's healing process.
- The importance of peer support through BBPDC.
- Navigating social situations while sober.
For the first time in my life, I feel like I am a good person. I don't do bad things to people anymore
Get ready to dive into an eye-opening conversation with Jade, the founder of the Bristol Borderline Personality Disorder Collective (BBPDC). This episode of Bold Beautiful Borderline is a must-listen for anyone navigating life with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), autism, ADHD, or sobriety.
Hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson bring their signature raw honesty and sprinkle of humour as they chat with Jade about her journey and the creation of BBPDC, a grassroots community project in South West England offering peer support for those with BPD/EUPD and CPTSD. Jade shares her personal story, from growing up in rural Swansea to living in a trailer in Bristol, and how these experiences shaped her mental health journey.
She candidly discusses the challenges of managing multiple diagnoses and the importance of having a safe space. The conversation also touches on the intersection of autism, ADHD, and BPD, highlighting how these conditions often overlap and complicate social interactions. One of the most compelling parts of the episode is Jade's recounting of her sobriety journey. She explains how giving up alcohol was a turning point in her healing process and the difficulties she faced in social situations while sober.
Jade also opens up about the support systems that have helped her, such as Smart Recovery and her own BBPDC meetings, which provide a sanctuary for those dealing with similar struggles. This episode is packed with valuable insights and heartfelt moments that will resonate with anyone affected by BPD or other mental health challenges. Whether you're looking for peer support, coping strategies, or just a sense of community, Jade's story offers a beacon of hope and understanding.
Don't miss out on this engaging and informative discussion. Tune in to hear Jade's inspiring journey and find out how BBPDC is making a difference in the lives of many. It's a powerful reminder that you are not alone, and there are resources and communities out there to support you.