Tara Boyce
Tara Boyce
The Bottle and The Borderline
The Bottle and The Borderline
The Bottle and The Borderline
Tuesday 3rd August 2021
Tara Boyce candidly shares her journey through addiction and Borderline Personality Disorder in this insightful episode.
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34 minutes
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Tara Boyce
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!The Bottle and The Borderline: Tara's Journey Through Addiction and Identity
Alcohol was a way to reconnect with myself, or so I thought to let my guard down, even by myself, because the impulse to perform was so ingrained I couldn't even let it go when I was alone.
Imagine picking up a book that suddenly makes your entire life make sense. That's what happened to Tara Boyce when she stumbled upon a book about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). In this episode of 'Addicted to Recovery: The Interactive Memoir', Tara dives into how the traits of BPD—impulsivity, unstable relationships, mood swings, and feelings of emptiness—mirrored her own struggles. But here's the twist: drinking alcoholically mimicked these symptoms too, creating a tangled mess of cause and effect.
Which came first, the drinking or the disorder? It's like trying to unscramble an omelet. Tara doesn't shy away from the gritty details. She shares how she initially used alcohol as a way to find herself, only to realize it was making everything worse. The episode is a candid exploration of her journey through self-diagnosis and recovery, touching on the confusion and relief that came with identifying as someone with BPD.
Tara talks about how she sometimes felt like BPD was her entire identity, yet also doubted she could have both an addiction and a personality disorder because she didn't fit the stereotypical mold. Throughout the episode, Tara offers valuable insights into her battle with identity and the steps she's taken toward recovery. Her story is raw and relatable, making it a must-listen for anyone grappling with similar issues or supporting someone who is.
If you've ever felt lost in the maze of addiction and mental health, Tara's story might just be the map you need. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation that goes beyond labels to explore the real-life complexities of living with addiction and BPD.