Hello everyone here tonight – it’s fantastic to be part of this Topic Tuesday which I am indeed very passionate about.
I’ve newly joined the peer support team at SANE. I identify as one with both lived and living experience of a number of mental health conditions – including, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
It can often be heard that carers relate to ‘Walking on Eggshells’ when caring for someone with BPD. From experience, this is very well put. Not to mention, caring for someone with BPD will take you on roller coaster rides, introduce to places you’ve never been before, offer surprises at any given opportunity, and take you on adventures you never thought possible!
On a serious note, let’s see what insights into BPD we can take away from this evening.
For all our participants here tonight – whether carers or ones with lived experience – tonight is a great opportunity to share your experiences, ask questions and read of others’ unique journeys.
Welcome @BlueBay 
Really appreciate and value your openness to supporting others from your experience- we are lucky to have you here in this forums community Just echoing some of the comments above, please feel free to share what you feel comfortable to share
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.