Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Criminal justice reform for the mentally ill is needed now (feat. Danielle)
Criminal justice reform for the mentally ill is needed now (feat. Danielle)
Criminal justice reform for the mentally ill is needed now (feat. Danielle)
Sunday 4th February 2024
Danielle shares her raw, unfiltered experience of navigating the criminal justice system with Borderline Personality Disorder.
63 minutes
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Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
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Episode Overview
- Danielle shares her experience of being arrested and navigating the criminal justice system with BPD.
- She discusses the challenges of pleading guilty without proper legal representation.
- The episode highlights the lack of mental health support and degrading conditions in jail.
- Danielle talks about being forced onto antidepressants to get out of solitary confinement.
- Her story emphasises the need for criminal justice reform for mentally ill individuals.
I was told that if I don't want to take these meds, the consequences are I can be sent back to the hole.
Ever wondered what it's like to navigate the criminal justice system with a mental illness? This episode of Bold Beautiful Borderline dives deep into Danielle's harrowing experience. Hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson bring you an eye-opening conversation with Danielle, a regular Super Feeler who disappeared for nine months, leaving everyone worried. When she finally resurfaced, she had a jaw-dropping story to tell about her time in jail while dealing with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
Danielle opens up about her arrest, the challenges of pleading guilty without proper legal representation, and the stark realities of life behind bars. Her vivid recounting includes everything from the humiliating intake process to being forced onto antidepressants just to get out of solitary confinement. The episode doesn't shy away from the grim details—Danielle talks about the lack of mental health support, the degrading conditions, and the sheer lack of empathy from the system.
But it's not all doom and gloom. Danielle's resilience shines through as she shares how she managed to find small moments of connection and support from fellow inmates. Her story is both a stark critique of the criminal justice system and a testament to human endurance. If you're looking for a raw, honest account that combines personal struggle with broader social issues, this episode is a must-listen.
Danielle's story will leave you questioning the state of mental health care in prisons and inspire you to think about what changes are desperately needed. Ready to hear an unfiltered tale of survival and resilience? Tune in to hear Danielle's powerful journey.