My mother was emotionally distant and my father, who I also believe has BPD, was violently abusive to me growing up. I never felt like I had a family as a kid and now as an adult I have attachment issues. I get attached to female teachers, professors...any older woman who shows me affection, but not in a romantic way. I'm also wondering about the connection between BPD and Reactive Attachment Disorder. What are your thoughts?