Without getting too deep into the actual events, my mother has been the victim of many things in her life - some sexual and some mental abuse. Considering this, I could understand why she has some of the tendencies of someone with BPD.  
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I am not a doctor of any kind but I have taken a college psych class. I know that diagnoses are not perfect by any means, but I really do feel like she has some sort of personality disorder and the one that she matches up closest with is BPD, especially in terms of the fear of abandonment and the unstable moods.  
Every day in my household is a constant worry - what kind of mood will she be in today? Will we be a happy family today or will I hide myself in my room to avoid her?   
Nonetheless, the stakes are high. I made the mistake of telling my dad that I think she might have BPD and he pulled this out during a huge argument, and now my dad is certain if I don't speak up it will be the end of their marriage and the end of our family.   
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So considering this, how did someone speak up and tell you that you should pursue mental help? How did you wish they would have done it? I really am desperate right now, quarantine is miserable because I no longer have an escape from family problems. I hope this is the right place to ask.