"There's mood swings and extreme swings in your interpersonal relationships.īPD and mental health are some of the many topics covered by the Human Library - topics Jasper said were complex to communicate, especially with kids. "Every time you think you may be abandoned by someone you care about, you do these adverse behaviours to not be abandoned," he said.
Jasper explains BPD is characterised by extreme mood swings and fear of abandonment, often negatively impacting relationships. Jasper Godden joined the project to take ownership of a challenging upbringing that led to his diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD), while child abuse survivor Natasha Lahey's drive stems from being one of the lucky ones able to talk about her trauma.Īndy, Paul, Natasha and Jasper are just four of 86 Tasmanian "human books," trained to share their experiences in schools and workplaces by Hobart-based organisation A Fairer World to help dismantle stereotypes and build inclusive communities.
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