One thing that my BP has helped me appreciate is the difficulty of objectively knowing what another person is experiencing. I will never have the complete picture. This has made it easier for me to not "judge" others, and to not feel guilty if I don't feel "things" that I "should" feel. All I can try is to be as considerate as I can, to the best of my abilities. Furthermore, my emotions don't make me a "good" or "bad" person, and they are not an indicator of my character. If anything, my BP makes me place less value on my transient, turbulent emotions than I do on my long-term thoughts (especially those which are formed during my more stable psychological periods).

Good luck with everything, Tigersassy, and I wish you and your family the very best.