Discouraged BPD (Waif) — what it means

A presentation marked by helplessness, despair, and clinging dependency. The pain is real and the gravity well of it can pull caretakers under. Often paired with chronic suicidal ideation.

What it looks like

Every conversation tilts back toward how broken she feels. Every plan you make includes a fragility plan. "I wouldn't be alive without you" gets said often enough that you can't tell if it's love, gratitude, or a leash.

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