Gwen was 10 when she arrived to California from China, the hopes of her entire family on her shoulders. But her dream collapsed in college as she discovered that her grandmother, mother and her all grappled with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). In order to really take care of her family, she would have to forge an entirely new understanding.

The Episode Producer was Sarah Haufrect whose other work can be found at sarahhaufrect.com. 

If you want to hear even more from Gwen, she recently guested on the "Super Feeler" podcast which you can listen to here or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out other "Super Feeler" episodes for even more powerful stories on BPD, hope, and connection.

More information on the Mental Health Warmline for Chinese Communities that Gwen established can be found their website. The number is 1-800-881-8502. 

Lila Galustian, the therapist who specializes in BPD, has her own website: re-discoveringyou.com. 

The National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEABPD) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals affected by BPD and their families. You can learn more and access educational materials on their website.

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