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Apr 2024
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<p>Living with borderline personality disorder can be exhausting! While we love to dive deep into discussing BPD issues on our show, sometimes its good to take a break and just be silly!Having a tough moment? Try watching this video as a distraction until your emotions are at a level that easier to handle. 🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these import ... Show More
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