# Why Assisted Suicide is the WRONG Answer for BPD: Eye-Opening Interview

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Podcast: [From Borderline to Beautiful: Hope and Help for BPD with Rose Skeeters, MA, LPC, PN2](https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-borderline-to-beautiful-hope-and-help-for-bpd-with-rose-skeeters-ma-lpc-pn2-795439)
Published: 2026-06-03T02:22:14+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of From Borderline to Beautiful, hosts Rose Skeeters and Xannie discuss the controversial topic of medically assisted suicide (MAID), especially as it pertains to individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). They explore the ethical, emotional, and societal implications of offering this option to vulnerable populations and emphasize the importance of support and recovery over despair. In this episode: The hosts explain the current Canadian laws around MAID and its upcoming extension to psychiatric illnesses in March 2027 They analyze the dangerous implications of defining psychiatric illnesses as irremediable, especially in BPD cases The discussion covers manipulation, emotional vulnerability, and the manipulation risk posed by societal and governmental messaging They emphasize the importance of hope, treatment, and community support as alternatives to despair and suicide The hosts highlight the significance of accurate understanding of BPD and mental health recovery to prevent misuse of policies Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and episode overview on MAID and mental health 00:55 - Current MAID laws in Canada and upcoming changes in 2027 02:19 - Defining irremediability and treatment resistance in psychiatric illnesses 04:25 - Personal struggles of hosts with BPD and risks of treatment resistance being misused 05:41 - Societal and governmental influence on vulnerable populations 06:52 - The manipulative potential of societal messaging around suicide 07:52 - Risks of coercion and societal stigma for people with BPD 08:52 - Concerns about government involvement and eugenics implications 10:10 - Responsibility and ethical considerations in life and death decisions 11:24 - The importance of emotional stability and clear-headed decisions 12:14 -…

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