Living with Borderline Personality Disorder and Autism

Morgan was diagnosed with autism at age four. Growing up, she survived repeated abuse, experiences that contributed to lasting trauma and made navigating adulthood especially difficult. She was later diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and complex PTSD. In this interview, Morgan discusses what it is like to live with BPD, how it affects her relationships and emotions, and what she wishes others understood about the diagnosis. She also discusses the overlap between autism and BPD, and how living with both creates a particularly complex dynamic.