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The stigma surrounding BPD was palpable, as even the literature available at the time did not adequately capture its complexities. Paula recalls their frantic search in bookstores for information following Pamela’s diagnosis, a stark contrast to the wealth of resources available today. Despite the medical community’s growing awareness of BPD, Paula's family was left navigating a system that seemed unjust and unprepared to assist them.