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I'll make it quick. I'm a 39 year old (nearly 40... how did that happen?) son of a mum with enough BPD characteristics to keep life interesting.

It's good to find a forum where there's actual dialogue going on.

BTW - I am right in assuming that 'nons' are okay here? I don't want to wade in anywhere....

Welcome to BPDR!

Here all are welcome, non or BPD, diagnosed or not. The only real requirement I see is that we focus on ourselves here. So, If you were wanting us to tell you if your mum is really BPD, we would leave that to the professionals. We believe that the only people we can change and therefor effect is ourselves. If you need help along those lines, stick around and see what happens. We base our Tools (upper left of your screen) in CBT. I think these tools are helpful for nons and really anyone dealing with difficult situations or people. Really all of us humans :).
There is good, healthy dialog going on most of the time. The goal is healthy, happy living.

So, wade on in and see if it is right for you. Hope to see you around!

Harmonium

Hi there, Spinning! Yeah, what Harmonium said. I think one of the things that'll really help you quite a bit around here will be the work with boundaries and consequences. Boundaries/consequences are crucial for people with Borderline to learn and almost lifesaving for those dealing with those folks to learn, practice and use. Along with boundaries/consequences, I think you'll really like the Four Agreements. It's hard to separate "this is my parent" from "don't take it personally" sometimes but I think you'll find it a really powerful experience when you're able to do it.

Hello SpinningDoc and WELCOME to BPDR!