People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) are not monsters.
To anyone who has ever believed this about themselves, their loved ones, or even their clients, this book is a direct challenge to that narrative.
“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 ways to manage their symptoms, it was also startling. They had grown up around loved ones with BPD and experienced how others spoke about them. They also encountered many 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, Sage went into specializing in it. 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:
- Shares Their Experience Living with BPD
- Explores How Those with BPD Often Experience Stigma in the Mental Health Field
- Breaks Down Some of the Biggest Myths on BPD
- Answers Some of the Most Asked Questions
- Brings Hope to Those Living with BPD and Their Loved Ones
- Gives Insight on Ways Individuals, Loved Ones, and Professionals Can Advocate
Serving as a vital resource for anyone living with BPD, their loved ones, or professionals, Not a Monster provides stigma-free, evidence backed information from an expert you can trust.ved ones, professionals and those seeking stigma-free information alike.
Sage Nestler, MSW 