Dr. Christine Ann Lawson’s Understanding the Borderline Mother defines four archetypal profiles—the Waif, Hermit, Queen, and Witch—to describe how Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) impacts parenting. The framework highlights how these behaviors, rooted in a fear of abandonment, require children to establish firm boundaries and seek professional support for recovery. Learn more about these archetypes and coping strategies on BPDFamily .