“My skin is so thin that the innocent words of others burn holes right through me.”
― BPD Voices Project Vol. 1
― BPD Voices Project Vol. 1
“People with BPD are like people with third degree burns over 90% of their bodies. Lacking emotional skin, they feel agony at the slightest touch or movement.”
―
―
“I'm so good at beginnings, but in the end I always seem to destroy everything, including myself.”
― The Buddha and the Borderline
― The Buddha and the Borderline
“Borderlines create the vicious circles they fear most. They become angry and drive the relationship to the breaking point, then switch to a posture of helplessness and contrition, beg for reconciliation. If both parties are equally enmeshed, chaos and conflict become the soul of the relationship.”
―
―
“In some ways, coming to terms with myself and working toward recovery has been like saying “I love you” to someone but keeping a loaded gun hidden in your back pocket, just in case that person pisses you off enough.”
―
―
Arthur’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Arthur’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Arthur hasn't connected with their friends on Goodreads, yet.
Polls voted on by Arthur
Lists liked by Arthur

