So I work part time af (usually only mondays as I have a full time job as well) as a barista. I picked up a Friday shift this week as my full time was closed for 7/4. Anyway, a few new folks have been hired and I worked with one of them. We got to talking during some slow parts of the shift and eventually made it to mental health as the topic then I’d mentioned something about my anxiety. My coworker disclosed she has BPD and I was like “me too!” We got to talking about how isolating it can be since I’m not always comfortable talking about that specific mental health issue due to stigma. We talked about BPD and different therapies. I messaged her after work to thank her for her honesty. I’d had a rough BPD week and it get nice to meet another that understands this bs disorder. 

Anyway we’re gonna hang out sometime outside of work and I’m excited about it. I know one other person with BPD (my best friend), but they live in another country. 

Gotta say, I’m somewhat excited and relieved that I’m not totally alone in my city as I’d been feeling the last few weeks.