🌻 The book & the author

About Mis/understand BPD

A self-help guide meticulously crafted to support those who interact with individuals living with Borderline Personality Disorder.

A Guide for Those Who Care

Mis/Understand Borderline Personality Disorder is written with educators, family members, friends, partners, and colleagues in mind — aiming to bridge the gap in understanding and provide practical, real-world advice.

Why This Book?

The journey of understanding BPD can be daunting, laden with complex jargon and misconceptions. This book breaks down these barriers by explaining key terms and concepts in clear, relatable language. It delves beneath the surface to uncover the profound distress often masked by confusing and seemingly contradictory behaviour.

What Makes It Different?

Plain Language

Complex terminology simplified into everyday words that anyone can understand.

Real-World Examples

Practical strategies drawn from lived experience, not clinical theory alone.

Deep Empathy

Illuminates the true experience of those with BPD to foster genuine understanding.

Myth-Busting

Dispels common misconceptions, including the frequent confusion between BPD and bipolar disorder.

Empowering Readers

Ultimately, this book is a call to action — encouraging readers to learn about BPD, equipping them with practical strategies that make a real difference, and fostering a supportive and empathetic environment for those with BPD.

By picking up this book, you're taking a crucial step towards understanding and supporting those with BPD. Together, we can break down barriers and build a more compassionate, informed community.

Order on Amazon Leave a Review
Arthur J. Foggin, author of Mis/Understand Borderline Personality Disorder

Arthur J. Foggin

Author & Mental Health Advocate

Arthur is a bilingual writer and mental health advocate, fluent in English and Afrikaans. Born in South Africa and widely travelled, he has lived and worked across diverse cultures, gaining deep insight into people and the emotional dynamics that shape everyday life.

With a professional background in blue-chip retail operations and the attractions industry, he brings real-world clarity to subjects that are often difficult to talk about.

Arthur's lived experience of supporting someone with BPD sparked a personal mission: to create the kind of resource he wished he'd had — something clear, accessible, and free from clinical jargon.

As an NLP Practitioner, Arthur combines practical strategies with emotional intelligence. His work in public speaking, mentoring, and mental health advocacy continues to focus on breaking stigma and building compassionate, informed communities.

"This is his first book in what he hopes will become a wider body of work in the self-help space."

Connect on LinkedIn

Order Your Copy Today

Available now on Amazon. Written for partners, friends, colleagues, teachers and anyone seeking to better understand and support someone living with BPD.