How a BPD Parent Managed NOT to F--k Up Her Child

In today’s episode, we introduce our crisis story, Kimbriana’s Story read by herself. Nicole sits down with a mental health warrior, Kim, and her son Ian to reflect on her experience as a person with BPD and how it affects her motherhood and relationship with her son, Ian. They share an insightful first and second perspective of parenting with bpd and look into how their relationship has evolved.Disclaimer: Please forgive some of the audio issues with this episode. We tried our best to resolve and chose to release the episode anyway because the content is so important!The title of this podcast and its contents are not intended to in any way promote, encourage, or advocate suicide or any form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide and needs support, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.Guest:Kim & Ian BeaversKim’s Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Kimbriana-BeaversIn this episode, you will hear:0:00 Intro1:30 Intro to Kim Story and Interview2:19 Kim’s Story read by Bella (Crisis Story)(Beginning of Interview)9:53 A Introduction to Kim & Ian Beavers11:43 Heredity of BPD14:28 The Concerns of Being a Mother as a pwBPD16:30 The Experience of a Childhood Raised By a pwBPD18:06 The Age of Awareness of BPD19:55 The Fear of Inheriting BPD23:09 Recovery and Treatment of BPD26:39 Controlling Crises while Raising A Child29:21 Crises while Raising A Child (From Ian’s Perspective)33:00 Kim & Ian’s Relationship In the Present33:58 Final Thoughts from Ian38:36 Final Thoughts from Kim41:30 Love Letter to BPD(End of Interview)46:18 Closing Statement from Nicole46:35 BPD Daily Mantra46:58 Outro48:15 Find Me Here by Sherwin Gardner: https://tinyurl.com/Blessings-Find-MeEpisode Resources:Website: https://www.showmegrace.org/Weekly Support Group: https://www.showmegrace.org/the-brainCareer Coaching: https://www.showmegrace.org/about-3Crisis Hotline - Call or Text 988 or Chat At 988lifeline.orgConnect with the Hosts:Bella Zimmerman: [email protected] Darby: [email protected]:Hosts: Bella Zimmerman and Nicole DarbyMusic Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIIISound Engineer: Stefan MitroiPodcast Producer: Nicole DarbyResearch Team: Nicole Darby & Tamar Brignolle