My (29-NB) partner (30-NB) is traveling overseas for 12 days and their therapist suggested no contact for that time period
As the title states, my partner is traveling overseas for 12 days (for a study abroad program) and their therapist suggested no contact for that timeframe. I was recently diagnosed with BPD with intermittent explosive disorder and will be living by myself for that timeframe as well. I was wondering if anyone had some coping skills they’d recommend to get me through this upcoming experience?
For context, I work 2 part time jobs and don’t have much free time, so I feel good about how I’ll be during those parts of these next few weeks. Outside of work I mostly just smoke weed and make art/read.
I want my partner to not feel pressured into checking in on me during their time abroad, but I know I’ll miss them greatly and even just some pictures of their experiences would be nice. I feel like doing no contact is a bit extreme and know they’ll probably be texting their friends and family too, so it’s hard not to feel like I’ll be left in the dark if they decide to proceed with what their therapist suggests.