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Emotions Matter empowers and connects people impacted by borderline personality disorder through peer-driven programs, education and advocacy to reduce stigma and promote healing.

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BPD and Substance Use Peer Support Group

September 28, 2026 @ 8 PM ET
Online via Zoom

Emotions Matter’s pilot BPD & Substance Use support group has its third meeting on September 28, 2026. The third group’s topic will be Progress and Hope.

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Emotions Matter Book Club

October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026 @ 7 PM ET
Online via Zoom

Join Alyssa for a four-week, 90-minute, book club discussing the book, Self-Directed DBT Skills.

Each of the four sessions will discuss different chapters in the book from a lived experience perspective. No prior DBT experience required.

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Walk for Borderline Personality Disorder
Chicago 2026

October 4, 2026
Jackson Park, Chicago, IL or Virtual

After years of calling NYC home, the Walk for BPD is heading to Chicago! Join us at Jackson Park or participate virtually from wherever you are.

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Journaling & Self Expression for BPD Recovery

September 24, 2026 @ 7 PM ET
Online via Zoom

Join Clyde for a 90-minute drop-in journaling workshop with guided prompts, expressive writing, and optional community sharing.

No experience needed!

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Whether you’re living with BPD, supporting someone you love, looking to learn more, or hoping to make a difference, Emotions Matter can help you find your next step.

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Our Impact in 2025

Over
3,300

people impacted by BPD served

154 online programs

supporting individuals and families impacted by BPD

50 states + 42 countries

represented by participants in our community

Testimonials from our Community

  • “This community is my support, my rock, my foundation. It brought me hope when it seemed like there was none. Thank you!"

    —2025 Walk Participant

  • "This group was life-changing. It was the first time I’ve felt a part of a community in a long time."

    —Peer Support Group Participant

  • "I felt like for the first time since my diagnosis, there were others like me. It was phenomenal to be seen through individual’s stories. They gave me hope."

    —Peer Support Group Participant

  • "I'm so thankful for this group and some of the others. It's wonderful to see other people like me, getting by, slipping but getting back up."

    —Men’s Peer Support Group Participant

  • “The group is so helpful. I don’t think I’ve ever felt more seen than I do here. I feel a sense of community unlike any other.”

    —LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Group Participant

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Emotions Matter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2015 with a mission to support, educate, and advocate for people impacted by borderline personality disorder.