You’ve likely heard of bipolar disorder, split personalities and more- but have you ever heard of Borderline Personality Disorder before?
Well, in today’s Friday’s with Friends episode, you’re going to! In this episode I am joined by our refreshing guest, NJ, who takes us through the deep implications of what exactly this diagnosis is- and how it has radically altered her life.
Together we dive into the childhood trauma she experienced before her diagnosis, the deep way in which she experiences emotion, what it’s like moving through life without an ‘identity’, and how in the last year and a half, she’s had to completely uproot her life and start again.
In this vulnerable share, she talks about the moments that nearly broke her, the days when she feels like quitting, what’s keeping her going even in the darkest hours- and how she’s doing it ALL as a single mother.
This episode is deep, raw, and extremely informative- and I’m sure it’ll answer every single question that you have (including the ones you didn’t even think to ask!).
Let’s dive in, shall we?
Here’s A Little About NJ + Her Journey:
NJ Rodman is a romance author based out of Sherwood Park. She prides herself on writing characters that are real, flawed, and relatable. Her daughter is her entire world and she is a self-proclaimed spooky season enthusiast.
NJ doesn’t shy away from the harder things in life and writes about her experience with borderline personality disorder and anxiety in the hopes that her readers find a little bit of themselves between the pages.
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About the Host:
Hey there! I’m Brianne, the messy human behind Go Regulate Yourself. I’m a full-time podcast host, speaker, and writer behind The 30 Something Bible. Born and raised a small-town Alberta girl, I now spend six months a year travelling the globe in search of a slower, softer way of living.
Here, I talk about navigating the changes and challenges that your 30’s can bring, how to heal and move past the difficult shit you’ve experienced in your life, and all the ways to create a life more magical and delicious than your wildest dreams.
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