Adult Children Healing From Borderline (BPD) Parents with Daniel S. Lobel, Ph.D.|8.13.2025
In this part-two episode, Kristen continues the conversation with internationally recognized BPD expert and author Dr. Daniel Lobel, diving into the lasting impact of having a parent with borderline personality disorder, and how to begin healing and reclaiming your identity.
You'll Learn
- How growing up with a parent who has BPD can impact your sense of self and emotional development
- Why boundaries often feel impossible to set—and how to hold them anyway
- What “text bombing,” emotional manipulation, and projection really mean
- How to begin separating your truth from the narratives you were handed
- Practical steps for healing from a BPD parent’s emotional impact and rediscovering your sense of self
Resources
2. When Your Daughter Has BPD: Essential Skills to Help Families Manage Borderline Personality Disorder
3. When Your Mother Has Borderline Personality Disorder: A Guide for Adult Children
4. When a Loved One Has Borderline Personality Disorder: A Compassionate Guide to Building a Healthy and Supportive Relationship
5. Stop Walking on Eggshells for Parents: How to Help Your Child (of Any Age) with Borderline Personality Disorder without Losing Yourself
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