Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson

Bold Beautiful Borderline

Sara Abbott, MSW, LCSW, LICSW

  • Relapse, New DBT program, and Telling a Therapist "No" Feat. Christina (again)

Relapse, New DBT program, and Telling a Therapist "No" Feat. Christina (again)

Sunday 11th May 2025

Join Christina as she shares her candid story of relapse, recovery, and resilience with Borderline Personality Disorder.
44 minutes
Honest
Supportive
Raw
Inspiring
Informative

About this podcast

Bold Beautiful Borderline
Author:
Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Overview:
Categories:
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing Relationships
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Christina's Journey: Sobriety, Boundaries, and DBT

Episode Overview

  • Christina shares her experiences with BPD and recent life changes.
  • The importance of routine and support in maintaining sobriety.
  • Christina discusses the role of DBT in her recovery journey.
  • Insights into setting boundaries with unsupportive family members.
  • The impact of environment on mental health and addiction.
"I know my reality. I should not be drinking. I can't be drinking because I just can't have one."
In this heartfelt episode of Bold Beautiful Borderline, Christina returns to share her ongoing journey with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and sobriety. Hosted by Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson, the podcast dives into Christina's recent life changes, including a move to a new state, the end of a long-term relationship, and her current struggle with relapse. Christina candidly discusses the challenges of maintaining sobriety in an unsupportive environment and the role her new partner plays in her recovery.
Her story is a raw testament to the ups and downs of living with BPD. The episode also sheds light on Christina's experiences with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), highlighting how this therapeutic approach has become a cornerstone in her recovery. Despite the hurdles, Christina speaks about the importance of routine and the support from her DBT group, which offers a sense of community and understanding.
Listeners will appreciate Christina's honesty about setting boundaries, especially with family members, and how these boundaries are crucial for her mental health. The episode doesn't shy away from the uncomfortable realities of BPD, making it relatable for anyone who has faced similar struggles. If you've ever wondered how to say "no" to a therapist or grappled with self-advocacy in medical settings, Christina's story provides valuable insights.
Her journey is a reminder that while recovery is challenging, having a supportive network can make all the difference. Tune in to hear Christina's inspiring narrative that underscores the power of resilience and self-awareness.
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