Guest guest Posted October 10, 2001 Report Share Posted October 10, 2001 Last week after a particularly difficult conversation with my mother, I hung up the phone and burst into tears. I had come to a breaking point where I felt my only choice was to seperate myself from her once and for all. My spouse, who is often alarmed and devistated by my mothers behaviours, sat by my side and talked my through my frustrations. It was at this point where I had the " light bulb effect " . I recalled being sixteen and forced into counselling by my mother. I saw the therapist 4 times and she saw my mother seperatly four times. On my last visit, the therapist explained to me that she felt my mother had BPD and needed long term counselling. Of course, that was the end of either of our counselling sessions. The therapist instantly became " unqualified, useless, and an idiot " and I was free to go about my life as a teenager. I had tucked that memory away and now 14 years later it has resurfaced and it explains so much! I have ordered SWOE and cannot wait for it to arrive, and I have discovered this group. This is the first time I have ever felt anyone else could understand the frustrations, guilt, and anger I feel when trying to be the " good daughter " to BPD Mom. In reading and relating to your messages, I know I am not alone and I would like to thank all of you for helping me to keep positive. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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