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Hi all, I am now in the ED in one of Brisbane’s major hospitals. I tried to scuicide but it didn’t work. I have D.I.D. but it doesn’t matter what the disorder, death is d ... Read more

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I miss my mum tonight, and time spent with my little siblings I wonder what they are up to and if they remember me and all the time we spent together I am so sa ... Read more

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Not sure where this fits but kind of a looking after myself process so 🤷‍ Have been for the last couple of years, together with my darling,  supporting my fath ... Read more

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Topic Tuesday // Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Week 2022: 'See The Person'// Tuesday 27th September 2022 7-8:30PM AEST
Topic Tuesday // Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Week 2022: 'See The Person'// Tuesday 27th September 2022 7-8:30PM AEST
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On Tuesday, 27th September, we'd like to invite you to join us for a discussion centred around Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) ahead of BPD Awareness Week on 1-7 October. In this discussion, we will be joined by one of our Community Guides and a special guest from Spectrum Health to talk about accessing treatment, stigma and the importance of ‘Seeing The Person’.

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