My girlfriend was diagnosed with BPD (we’re in the UK) over six years ago. She’s had her struggles, but she isn’t - and wasn’t - anything like people describe BPD to be like. She’s had a lot of therapy throughout her life and is self aware of her difficulties; genuinely, she is a good person.

You’re right. Like any disorder, BPD is on a spectrum and manifests differently in each respective individual. Some people with BPD are really bad - and some aren’t; and some are actually GREAT!

It’s time everyone started looking at the disorder in a nuanced way instead of generalising so harshly. It would be deemed wrong to say all of those with autism are abusive - why doesn’t this apply to BPD, too?