Article 8: Is Your BPD Loved One Serious About Therapy
A person suffering from borderline personality disorder (BPD) who is serious about therapy will pursue it and make a commitment to it for themself. Going through the motions to placate someone else is rarely effective. It is a complex recovery and it is important for family members or relationship partners to understand the process and the up and downs of recovery.
This article is written by A.J. Mahari, a woman who recovered from Borderline Personality Disorder and is currently a life coach helping others. Her article is based on what she learned during her 8 year recovery over 15 years ago. This feature also includes a video interview wirth Alan Fruzzetti, Ph.D., Director of Research for the NEA-BPD