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Sadly, Pamela passed away in 2001—not from suicide or an overdose, common occurrences associated with BPD—but as a result of a medication error linked to her treatment. The trauma that followed was profound, leaving Paula and her family in a state of grief and confusion, grappling with guilt while facing the reality that their attempts to save Pamela were met with systemic failures.
Paula describes this period as a tormenting vortex, filled with legal battles against the institutions that were meant to care for Pamela. The resolution of this litigation offered little solace; instead, it amplified the urgency for advocacy and support for families impacted by BPD.