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Past research supports an influence between psychopathology of one individual and the psychological functioning of their siblings. Recently this relationship has been examined in the context of borderline personality disorder (BPD), with findings suggesting that siblings of individuals with BPD are at heightened risk of developing psychiatric disorders and engaging in maladaptive behaviors. Beyond the influence siblings have on one another, there is growing work demonstrating that many siblings of individuals with mental health difficulties face unique challenges in terms of balancing care for themselves and care for their siblings, and yet do not have resources available for these specific challenges. The current study analyzes the text from 456 written statements from applications submitted by self\u2010identified siblings to a therapeutic program designed for family members of people with borderline traits. 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