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:

• Josef

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theantisocialborderline

Email: theantisocialborderline@gmail.com

Quora:https://www.quora.com/profile/The-Antisocial-Borderline?ch=17&oid=1115749301&share=bf6a6dd7&srid=u2KZkC&target_type=user

In this episode, you will hear:

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:07 Trigger Warning
• 1:30 Intro to Josef & Crisis His Story
• 1:59 Josef's Personal Crisis Story (Narrated by Himself)

(Beginning of Interview)

• 4:48 A Introduction to Josef
• 7:27 The Backstory: Support for BPD on Quora and The Antisocial Borderline
• 10:51 The Stigma of BPD and The Challenges
• 17:03 Acceptance of BPD Amongst Communities
• 21:15 Advice to Younger Self
• 23:54 Dating as a pwBPD (Person with BPD)
• 30:42 Safe Spaces as a POC and Member of the LGBTQIA+ community
• 36:42 Mental Health and Incarceration, and How They Affect One Another
• 50:30 Love Letter to BPD
• 55:15 Josef’s Last Words

(End of Interview)

• 57:15 Closing Statement from Bella and Nicole
• 58:07 BPD Daily Mantra
• 58:24 Outro
• 59:41“Breathe” by Timi: https://youtu.be/QLvYE1ZBru8?si=LmYqAVIwvh2VJEyb

Episode Resources:

• APA‘s Article about “Decriminalizing Mental Illness and Promoting Mental Health Equity”: https://tinyurl.com/DecriminalizingMentalIllness

• Website, support group, free career coaching: https://www.showmegrace.org/

• Crisis Hotline - Call or Text 988 or Chat At 988lifeline.org

Connect with the Hosts:

Bella Zimmerman

bellagzimmerman@outlook.com

Nicole Darby

presspause4grace@gmail.com

Credits:

Music Producer: DJtheIII

Sound Engineer: Stefan Mitroi

Podcast Producer: Nicole Darby

Research Team: Nicole Darby & Tamar Brignolle