Talking About BPD: A Stigma-Free Guide to a Calmer, Happier Life with BPD is my first book about BPD and is published by JKP (2021). 

'I am Rosie. I have BPD. I am not an attention-seeker, manipulative, dangerous, hopeless, unlovable, 'broken', 'difficult to reach' or 'unwilling to engage'. I am caring, creative, courageous, determined, full of life and love.'

Addressing what BPD is, the journey to diagnosis and available treatments, the book shares ways of coping with life with this diagnosis, including practical tips and DBT-based techniques for coping with intense emotions,

The book also explores topics such as having conversations about your experiences, navigating relationships and struggles with self-harm and shame. It shares my experiences with, and views on, the painful stigma and unhelpful stereotypes often associated with this diagnosis. 

My book has been described as a 'much-needed, hopeful guide' offering 'support, understanding, validation and empowerment for all living with BPD, as well as those who support them'. The book also features a foreword by the highly-respected psychologist and author of How To Build a Healthy Brain, Dr Kimberley Wilson.

Talking About BPD is available worldwide in paperback, Audible audiobook (read by me!) and Kindle e-book. 

Reviews

'Rosie is a strong and compassionate advocate for individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. I'm forever thankful for her encouraging message of hope and recovery. As a DBT therapist, this is a book I can strongly recommend to my clients and their families.'
- Amanda L. Smith, LCSW, Treatment Consultant for BPD & Self Injury and author of The Borderline Personality Disorder Wellness Planner for Families

This book brings to life and provides an invaluable insight into the experiences of living with, the stigma that is encountered, and approaches for managing 'Borderline Personality Disorder'. Rosie's work has been pivotal in developing my thinking, understanding of and in the teaching of others about this disorder. I wholeheartedly recommend that this should be essential reading for all mental health practitioners.'
- Professor John Baker, University of Leeds, Chair of Mental Health Nursing

'I am grateful for Rosie Cappuccino's Talking about BPD, as I finally have an authentic, stigma-free book to recommend to my DBT clients. A mix of personal experience, research-based information, and skill-building material makes this a must-read for those with BPD plus their loved ones and providers.'
- Alicia Paz M.A. Instructor & DBT Coach

'I thoroughly enjoyed reading Talking About BPD. Anyone who reads the book with an open mind- patient, provider, family member or friend, will likely not think about BPD in the same way as they did before. [A] remarkable and much-needed contribution.'
- Kevin Dawkins, Executive Producer, BPDVideo.com

'This is a book truly like no other in existence at the time of writing. For those with BPD/EUPD (or for their family/friends/partner) this will be an invaluable resource. It is authoritative and diligently researched and referenced, but also compassionate, validating, and kind. For those unable to access therapy, it will help you to understand some of the basic tools that can make living with BPD much more bearable. It is written in plain English and has helped me to understand some of the principles of DBT in a way I never have before. Thank you Rosie for writing this book, which I know will provide great comfort to readers the world over'.
- Amazon reviewer

My second book
My second book, a reflective workbook on identity, relationships and possibilities for feeling positively about who you are when you have a diagnosis of BPD, is coming out soon. It is also published by JKP. 

I'm really proud of this book and writing it has helped me understand myself and my identity better. I really hope its readers will enjoy it and find it useful when it's released!