As I told Mitch, his experiences as a therapist were valid. I'm not sugar-coating BPD. It really sucks! My issue was that he, as a mental health professional, did not talk about the nuances of an incredibly complicated, painful disorder. I will validate your experiences as well, I know it's not easy to treat (and be treated for).

There is a stigma socially around BPD. This stigma also persists among those who treat BPD such as yourselves. Research shows this.

I figured that, as professionals, you would be open to feedback about the patients you want to help, as well as their loved ones. I have done years of work, I trust myself. I know if I saw this type of article before I got proper help with DBT, it would not help (as Mitch said he wanted to do). It would actually make me feel shame and maybe even prevent me from seeking help altogether.

I also get that BPD impacts those around us. Maybe this article could help if it's someone who needs to set stronger boundaries with someone who has BPD and is not actively seeking help. Maybe it's a means of giving them permission to take a step back. That's fair! But to focus on someone as a "Borderline" and their worst moments just isn't it. I stand by that.

Again, BPD is a complex disorder and no one article can address every facet. I am simply saying that the complexity should have been made more clear. As a writer, the internet has shown a lack of media literacy, which is why sensitive subjects like this need to be spelled out. Anyway, thank you for hearing me out and being open.