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The BPD Bunch - Season 4 and Beyond

A show about hope and recovery for and by people with Borderline Personality Disorder

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The BPD Bunch - Season 4 and Beyond

The BPD Bunch - Season 4 and Beyond

The BPD Bunch - Season 4 and Beyond

The BPD Bunch - Season 4 and Beyond

The BPD Bunch - Season 4 and Beyond

A show about hope and recovery for and by people with Borderline Personality Disorder

A show about hope and recovery for and by people with Borderline Personality Disorder

A show about hope and recovery for and by people with Borderline Personality Disorder

A show about hope and recovery for and by people with Borderline Personality Disorder

Xannie Stavert
Xannie Stavert
Xannie Stavert
Xannie Stavert
1 Campaign |
Albuquerque, United States
$6,905 USD by 53 backers
$6,220 USD by 46 backers on Apr 5, 2024

*** We've hit our goal woohoo!! NOW help us reach our stretch goals, more info below ***

 

About The BPD Bunch

We're a bunch of 17 people from all over the world who are living in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Led by host Xannie, we've created a talkshow and community.  

We share stories of hope and recovery to help people with BPD and those who love and support them. So far, we have produced 3 seasons and have organically grown our community to more than 30,000 people in over 100 countries.

Many of us living with BPD lack access to resources and support, leading to feelings of loneliness and isolation. We aim to change this by:

  1. Releasing many more seasons of The BPD Bunch 
  2. Launching our website: a global hub of BPD recovery resources
  3. Contributing to other BPD organizations, particularly charities and their work
  4. Elevating our production quality to the next level
  5. Bringing the cast and community together in person 

 

What We Need & What You Get

We're aiming for a minimum of $5,000. With it, we'll be able to continue making the show, thank our cast, and provide you with awesome perks, ranging from a shoutout on our socials to cool merch or even being named at the start of an upcoming episode!

We'd love to go above and beyond, so here are: 

 

The Impact

Backing The BPD Bunch means helping countless people who are struggling with their mental health and, in some cases, have lost all hope. It also supports their loved ones and family by providing resources and examples of recovery journeys. 

BPD is heavily stigmatized in media portrayals, in everyday conversations, and online platforms. As a result, it is very rarely spoken about within the neurodiversity and mental health conversations although the lifetime prevalence of BPD in the United States is approximately 1.4%-4.9%. Note that estimates can vary depending on the study location, sample demographic characteristics, and case finding and diagnostic approaches (Ellison et al. 2018; Grant et al. 2008; Leichsenring et al. 2023; Lenzenweger et al. 90 2007; Volkert et al. 2018; Winsper et al. 2020).

In addition, the suicide rate of people with BPD is staggering. In fact: 

  • 84% of people with BPD engage in suicidal behaviour (Black et al., 2004)
  • 70% attempt suicide, with a mean of 3.4 lifetime attempts (McGirr et al., 2007)
  • 5.9% die by suicide (Temes et al., 2019, as cited in Leichsenring et al., 2024)

Our social impact goal is to reduce the suicide rate of people with BPD. How? By breaking the stigma, sharing relatable lived experiences and practical skills, creating community and a sense of belonging, inspiring many to seek support, and giving hope that recovery is possible. 

We can already see this happening through the regular comments and messages we receive from people about how we're changing lives.

 

Who we are

Hey, I'm Xannie, the Founder and host of the BPD Bunch. I'm a psychology graduate ADHDer who was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in 2004 at 15 and am now functionally recovered. I'm also a seamstress, a wife, and a musician. I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

While in DBT, I discovered the online BPD community and something incredible happened. My recovery journey became a little easier because, even when I felt alone, I knew I wasn’t alone. When I felt like giving up, I would remember my BPD friends. 

Even though there were great examples online of people with BPD who were living in functional recovery from BPD, the majority of people I talked to still felt hopeless and alone. What was the problem?

I observed two issues:

1 - The positive role models were few and far between. Their success seemed like an exception, rather than the rule; unattainable

2 - Each content creator was like an isolated island, with their own specific BPD recovery story. If you didn’t relate to their experiences or background, it was hard to believe that what worked for them would work for you.

That’s when I had an idea: why not create a show that brings together a group of individuals who experience BPD in many different ways? Over 2 years and 3 seasons later, the cast and I hope that this will be one of many projects that can help people with BPD not only survive but truly thrive. For this to happen, we must make the show sustainable long-term. 

 

 

Risks & Challenges

Our main risk is not being able to reach our funding goals. Putting on a show like this takes significant time and resources and, therefore requires funding to keep going. So unfortunately, without funding, we will not be able to continue producing the show for much longer.

 

Other Ways You Can Help

If you're unable to contribute, you can still help by getting the word out and making some noise about our campaign. Thank you so much in advance! 

 

 

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Choose your Perk

Just wanna help out

Just wanna help out

$10 USD
* For those who aren't fussed about perks and just want to help out.
Included Items
  • Good Vibes
10 claimed
Shoutout on socials

Shoutout on socials

$25 USD
* Shoutout to thank you on our social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook
Included Items
  • Shoutout on socials
Estimated Shipping
September 2024
7 claimed
BPD Mindfulness coloring

BPD Mindfulness coloring

$50 USD
* BPD mindfulness coloring page * Shoutout to thank you on our social media accounts
Included Items
  • BPD Mindfulness Coloring
Estimated Shipping
September 2024
4 claimed
Behind the scenes access

Behind the scenes access

$100 USD
* Behind-the-scenes access to an episode recording in season 4 (filming takes place on Sat) * BPD mindfulness coloring page * Shoutout to thank you on our social media accounts
Included Items
  • Behind the scenes access
Estimated Shipping
September 2024
7 claimed
Cool BPD Bunch merch

Cool BPD Bunch merch

$150 USD
* Get a cool BPD Bunch tote bag * Behind-the-scenes access to an episode recording in season 4 (filming takes place on Sat) * BPD mindfulness coloring page * Shoutout to thank you on our social media accounts
Included Items
  • Get a cool BPD Bunch tote bag
Estimated Shipping
September 2024
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Feature on a reel or post

Feature on a reel or post

$250 USD
* Collaborate on a reel or post on our socials - We’ll put a script together and coach you through it! * Behind-the-scenes access to an episode recording in season 4 (filming takes place on Sat) * BPD mindfulness coloring page * Shoutout to thank you on our socials
Included Items
  • Feature on a reel or post
Estimated Shipping
October 2024
0 claimed
We'll answer your question

We'll answer your question

$500 USD
* Guarantee your burning question will be answered on an episode * Collaborate on a reel or post on our socials * Behind-the-scenes access to an episode recording in season 4 (filming takes place on Sat) * BPD mindfulness coloring page * Shoutout to thank you on our socials
Included Items
  • We'll answer your question
Estimated Shipping
October 2024
0 claimed
Sponsor an episode

Sponsor an episode

$1,000 USD
* At the start of an episode, we’ll mention you as the official sponsor * Guarantee your burning question will be answered on an episode * Collaborate on a reel or post on our socials * Behind-the-scenes access to an episode recording in season 4 (filming takes place on Sat) * BPD mindfulness coloring page * Shoutout to thank you on our socials
Included Items
  • Sponsor an episode
Estimated Shipping
December 2024
1 claimed

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