Guest guest Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Welcome Kay and all other new and recent members. It truly does help to know that there are others who understand what it means to be raised by a personality-disordered parent. We're each in different positions or relationships with our pd parents. Some of us maintain contact, some of us are in low contact, and others of us are in no contact. There is no right or wrong involved in that choice, in my opinion; its about what you decide you can tolerate and what you can live with. Each person's path to healing and peace is as personal as a religious choice, so, all KOs (adult children of pd parents) are welcome here. -Annie > > Hello to all! I have just joined this group but I think I am finally where I need to be. I am 56 and my family doctor has just diagnosed my father as BP. My doctor is the grandchild of a BP and that is why he knows so much about it. I have worked hard to build my self esteem, give my children a normal childhood and just keep everything on an even keel. We had to move Dad in with us about 17 months ago and everyday becomes more of a torment than the day before. He is a very dependent BP. I am reading the book " Surviving the Borderline Parent " and he fits 'the Waif " personality type. It just feels so good to know I am not alone. Good luck to you all and we will all keep working toward healing ourselves and surviving these childish demons who pretend to be parents. > I am so grateful I found all of you! > Kay > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Welcome Kay! My mother is waifish as well. It's so draining. Everything is scary, her kids can never do enough to assure her of anything, no one is affectionate enough. It's like having another child to care for. But she doesn't live with me, so I can only imagine how much harder it is for you and your family. Hope you find support and encouragement here! Fiona > > Hello to all! I have just joined this group but I think I am finally where I need to be. I am 56 and my family doctor has just diagnosed my father as BP. My doctor is the grandchild of a BP and that is why he knows so much about it. I have worked hard to build my self esteem, give my children a normal childhood and just keep everything on an even keel. We had to move Dad in with us about 17 months ago and everyday becomes more of a torment than the day before. He is a very dependent BP. I am reading the book " Surviving the Borderline Parent " and he fits 'the Waif " personality type. It just feels so good to know I am not alone. Good luck to you all and we will all keep working toward healing ourselves and surviving these childish demons who pretend to be parents. > I am so grateful I found all of you! > Kay > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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