Earlier this year, I had something happen to me that hurt. That really, really hurt. I am still 'recovering' from it (whatever that word...

An invalidating environment is one that teaches a child that their thoughts and feelings are wrong, shameful or ‘too much’. Invalidating...

This is one of my most frequently asked questions, so I decided to share my thoughts on it. I think there are as many ways of helping...

It hurts me right down to my core when I get criticism or feedback. Even feedback given in the kindest manner can be agonising. When...

Intense emotions are a huge part of my day-to-day life with BPD. Check out my brand new article published on Healthy Place to learn what...

Thanks so much to everyone who asked me a question on Twitter last Sunday and Monday. I really enjoyed it and loved hearing your...

My anxiety about being abandoned can be debilitating. On a bad day, it is distressing and even on a good day it can make me tearful and...

Many people with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) have been through difficult or traumatic experiences in childhood,...

[TW This post very briefly mentions suicidal thoughts and self-harm] The last two weeks have been huge for me. For the first time in my...

[TW This post talks about my history of being in emotionally and verbally abusive relationships, please take care] It hurts me when I...

I was delighted to be a guest on Kimberley Wilson's awesome Stronger Minds podcast talking about my experiences of Borderline...

I asked my best friend Anisha about her understanding of borderline personality disorder, as well as the relationship between my BPD and...

[TW This post discusses suicide and self-harm.] Living with BPD, in my experience, comes with a double whammy of difficulty. As if the...

When I was first diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, I had no confidence in my ability to have a happy relationship. If you...