I would add that it has been suggested by professionals in the field of mental health that people with BPD tend to be emotionally stunted - often around the age that a traumatic event may have occurred. So if a traumatic event occurred at the age of 3, would you call a 3 year old manipulative if they struggle with regulating emotions or have fear of abandonment etc? Mental Health, People, Wells, Mental And Emotional Health, Personality Disorder Quotes, Borderline Personality Disorder Quotes, Mental Health Issues, Mental Health Illnesses, Disorder Quotes