Coming January 26, 2027

Not a Monster: Living and Working with BPD by Sage Nestler, MSW

Raising the Curtain on One of the Most Misunderstood Disorders from an Expert with Lived Experience

“I must be a monster”

That was the thought that came to mind when Sage was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD).

While it helped them learn more about themself and treatment helped them learn how to manage their symptoms, it was also startling. They had grown up around family members with BPD and experienced how others spoke about them. They also encountered some professionals while in school and their early work who held stigma against BPD, to the point of refusing to work with anyone who had it.

Experiencing personal and professional rage about the injustices associated with BPD stigma, Sage began specializing in the condition. Having developed deep expertise, they lead with their lived experience to bring a personal voice to the conversation.

In Not a Monster, Sage gives rare insight into what it is like living with BPD while working in the mental health field. Including how the condition showed up in their story long before they were diagnosed.

With a welcoming and compassionate voice, Sage:

• Sheds Light on What Living with Internalized or “Quiet” BPD is Like
• Explores How Those with BPD Often Experience Stigma in the Mental Health Field
• Breaks Down Some of the Biggest Myths
• Answers Some of the Internet’s Most Asked Questions
• Shares Hope for Those Living with BPD and Their Loved Ones
• Gives Insight on Ways Individuals, Loved Ones, and Professionals Can Advocate

Not a Monster offers a view of BPD from the inside out for those with the diagnosis, their loved ones, and anyone seeking understanding.