The Antisocial Borderline: A Raw Conversation with Josef

In today’s episode, we introduce a crisis story: Josef's personal experience, narrated by himself. Nicole and Bella talked to another mental health warrior, Josef, and they had a healthy and open conversation about his diagnosis, support as a POC and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and how mental health affects incarceration and relationships. Disclaimer: The title of this podcast and its contents are not intended to in any way promote, encourage, or advocate suicide or any form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide and needs support, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Guest:JosefInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theantisocialborderlineEmail: [email protected]:https://www.quora.com/profile/The-Antisocial-Borderline?ch=17&oid=1115749301&share=bf6a6dd7&srid=u2KZkC&target_type=userIn this episode, you will hear:0:00 Intro1:07 Trigger Warning1:30 Intro to Josef & Crisis His Story1:59 Josef's Personal Crisis Story (Narrated by Himself)(Beginning of Interview)4:48 A Introduction to Josef7:27 The Backstory: Support for BPD on Quora and The Antisocial Borderline10:51 The Stigma of BPD and The Challenges17:03 Acceptance of BPD Amongst Communities21:15 Advice to Younger Self23:54 Dating as a pwBPD (Person with BPD)30:42 Safe Spaces as a POC and Member of the LGBTQIA+ community36:42 Mental Health and Incarceration, and How They Affect One Another50:30 Love Letter to BPD55:15 Josef’s Last Words(End of Interview)57:15 Closing Statement from Bella and Nicole58:07 BPD Daily Mantra58:24 Outro59:41“Breathe” by Timi: https://youtu.be/QLvYE1ZBru8?si=LmYqAVIwvh2VJEybEpisode Resources:APA‘s Article about “Decriminalizing Mental Illness and Promoting Mental Health Equity”: https://tinyurl.com/DecriminalizingMentalIllnessWebsite, support group, free career coaching: https://www.showmegrace.org/Crisis Hotline - Call or Text 988 or Chat At 988lifeline.orgConnect with the Hosts:Bella Zimmerman [email protected] Nicole [email protected]:Music Producer: DJtheIIISound Engineer: Stefan MitroiPodcast Producer: Nicole DarbyResearch Team: Nicole Darby & Tamar Brignolle