The behavior of people with borderline personality disorder is perceived as chaotic and irrational. However, it reveals a compelling logic when the "split" is consistently taken into account as the most prominent feature.

Society as a whole denies what overwhelms it due to the disorder's complexity: an inability to form attachments and relationships, high functionality, and an inability to be cured.

This book takes a clear look at common prejudices and misconceptions about borderline personality disorder. It offers support for those who care for people with the disorder because partners, friends, caregivers, and above all, the children of people with the disorder, have a right to understanding, clarity, and guidance.