At this juncture Gloria’s fury may be exacerbated as she blames Alex for forcing her into the hospital. But Truth statements should remind Gloria that she is there not so much because of what Alex did, but because of what Gloria did—threatening suicide. The borderline may frequently need to be reminded that others’ reactions to him are based primarily on what he does, and that he must take responsibility for the consequences, rather than blaming others for realistic responses to his behavior.
