I'm aware that I am not the intended audience for this, and my BPD is one of many reasons that I don't have children and I have always known that I wasn't ever going to because I know I would be...
I'm aware that I am not the intended audience for this, and my BPD is one of many reasons that I don't have children and I have always known that I wasn't ever going to because I know I would be neglectful unintentionally. This text really hits hard. It hurt to read. And it also felt extremely stigmatizing, just look at the categories!
The witch
The Queen
The waif
The hermit
I mean, are you kidding me with this?
I have not read this book and I do not intend to but I cannot possibly imagine anyone would actually understand anybody with BPD by reading this. Also, we are not our diagnosis. And far from every person with borderline is an abuser - but this thing sure does make it sound like we are.
I admittedly am feeling a bit triggered.. there's so much talk about destigmatizing mental illness, and then shit like this gets published and it feels like it really sets back whatever progress that may or may not have been made.. BPD apparently continues to be extremely stigmatized and I'm not sure how to ever move on from the point of view of this author?
Again, I understand this isn't meant to be seen by those who actually have the disorder. And I am not trying to invalidate your having been abused by somebody with BPD - it sadly does happen a lot, especially when it's someone undiagnosed. And so I hope this book does help you heal.
I'm aware that I am not the intended audience for this, and my BPD is one of many reasons that I don't have children and I have always known that I wasn't ever going to because I know I would be neglectful unintentionally. This text really hits hard. It hurt to read. And it also felt extremely stigmatizing, just look at the categories!
I mean, are you kidding me with this?
I have not read this book and I do not intend to but I cannot possibly imagine anyone would actually understand anybody with BPD by reading this. Also, we are not our diagnosis. And far from every person with borderline is an abuser - but this thing sure does make it sound like we are.
I admittedly am feeling a bit triggered.. there's so much talk about destigmatizing mental illness, and then shit like this gets published and it feels like it really sets back whatever progress that may or may not have been made.. BPD apparently continues to be extremely stigmatized and I'm not sure how to ever move on from the point of view of this author?
Again, I understand this isn't meant to be seen by those who actually have the disorder. And I am not trying to invalidate your having been abused by somebody with BPD - it sadly does happen a lot, especially when it's someone undiagnosed. And so I hope this book does help you heal.