Hi Everyone!

Thank you @Former-Member and @Appleblossom for sharing.

My cultural background stems from the Hong Kongese. From what I know, MI do not exist for these people...there is no such thing. Life is about developing independence, studying hard, working hard, having children and moving on. MI was a taboo. 

In retrospect, I have never discussed my MH with my family. I cannot exactly say this was because it was a cultural taboo, as it may have been a 'BPD trait'. Either way, I remember the hush hush when the husband of one of my cousins was in an inpatient unit due to psychosis....it was such a hushed secret that everyone knew, yet no one knew how to respond. 

This in itself shows the lack of understanding people have surrounding MH. I guess all people, irrespective of culture, need to realise that IT IS OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY. 

Thank you @Former-Member for your passion to educate and advocate for the acceptance of  People who are culturally and linguistically diverse.

Looking forward to hearing from all who pass by.

BPDSurvivor