Kiera Van Gelder's struggles with drug addiction, depression, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, and chaotic romantic relationships began with her first suicide attempt when she was 12 years old. Twenty years later, she was belatedly diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
The Buddha and the Borderline is an unblinking portrayal of one woman's fight against the emotional devastation of borderline personality disorder, providing a window into this mysterious and debilitating condition. Ms. Van Gelder's intimate memoir chronicles both the devastating period that led to her eventual diagnosis. We are also inspired by her recovery through therapy, Buddhist spirituality, and a few online dates gone wrong. Kiera's story sheds light on the private struggle to transform suffering into compassion for herself and others, and is essential reading for all seeking to understand what it truly means to recover and reclaim the desire to live.
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