Oh, it’s just never fun to write about losing someone, but I must tell you some very sad news. One of our long-term, dedicated-to-DID healing community members has recently passed away from terminal illness, via sudden heart attack. Here at Discussing Dissociation, we knew this beautiful soul as “All the Jill People” or “Participating Parts”. Honoring All the Jill People Today, I'm writing to honor … [Read more...]
My First Introduction to Dissociative Identity Disorder, then called Multiple Personality Disorder
People often ask how I got started working with Dissociative Disorders and how I learned to talk with people with DID. That's a fair question, so l will tell you a little bit of my story. I started my work with dissociative trauma survivors way back in the 80’s. At the time, I was living on the Canadian prairies working at a residential centre for troubled teenagers who had gotten into a little bit of … [Read more...]
What Do You Need to Know About Dissociative Identity Disorder?
What do you need to know about Dissociative Identity Disorder? If you've been reading recent blogs, you are well aware that I am continuing to expand this blog into a bigger community, with even more resource available for dissociative trauma survivors. So while I'm working on building the new structure, I'd like to hear your input again. I have my ideas, of course, but let's face it. Unless this blog has … [Read more...]
Discussing Dissociation under an Avocado Tree
Video: Dissociative Identity Disorder and Avocado Trees Hello Hello, I bet I have a question to ask that no one in the entire world has ever asked you before: Have you ever wondered what an avocado tree has in common with Dissociative Identity Disorder? I have an answer to that very weird and unique question. In fact, I have several answers to that question because as it turns … [Read more...]
Article Links Made – Finally!
Hello, hello! I've been updating the List of All Articles page here at Discussing Dissociation. I'm not completely up to date on all nine years of posts and articles, but I have most of them listed. If you are looking for a specific topic, you might find it list on the List of Articles page. Or try the Category dropbox, or the Search feature. Come check it out! Happy … [Read more...]