Even as a teenager, Joelle Westerfeld sensed that she perceived her emotions differently than other children: Her sadness was infinitely deep, her felt hopelessness boundless, and her joy overflowing and all-encompassing.
She didn't dare show her vulnerability, walked through life with a mask for a long time, left home early, dropped out of school, traveled the world alone, and repeatedly experienced emotional breakdowns and relationship terminations. Only as a young adult did she receive the diagnosis: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
This was a liberation, as she could finally do something about the burdensome symptoms of the disorder, which was long considered untreatable and is still highly stigmatized. Sufferers were accused of craving attention, being manipulative, and incapable of relationships. Journalist Joelle Westerfeld debunks these stigmas, showing through her own story and narratives from her daily life: Borderline is neither a flaw nor a life sentence. A captivating and informative book that raises awareness and inspires courage!
