Dissociative Identity Disorder
Life is like a puzzle. Each puzzle piece represents a stage of our life’s story. But what if your life puzzle starts with tragedy, complex trauma, and fear? These puzzle pieces can become misplaced or disorganized. Sometimes, this complex trauma is so tragic, that our mind removes these memories or sequesters them so deeply that a new identity is created to protect us from this tragedy. This is a story of just that.
Debbie Klose survived decades of trauma and tragedy. The only thing protecting her was her mind, and the different alters that have existed within her, to get her through life. So much is still unknown about Dissociative Identity Disorder, formally known as multiple personality disorder. Debbie is here to share her story, hoping to help others out there who may be suffering with complex trauma or dissociation. And to help the clinicians who are curious about these conditions to understand more too. While each case is unique and different, there are some similarities.
This is Debbie’s story, and the story of her alters, who are all a part of her. Join me, Alicia Haygood, as I dive deep into Dissociative Identity Disorder. It’s a story of courage, resilience, and persistence in the journey to transform from shattered to united.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 9
- Years Active
- 2022
From Shattered to United: Putting the puzzle back together
Life is like a puzzle. We gain pieces throughout life to form our picture. Debbie is still learning about her puzzle pieces, turning them over one piece at a time. But, Debbie is forming her own puzz…
The stigma of D.I.D. and how we can get better
We discuss stigmas and myths about DID, and how we can support and understand one another. Therapist, Bonnie Bordner and Dr. Tara Peyman talk about the importance of being trauma-informed and asking …
What makes a good treatment center and therapist?
Debbie describes her experiences with inpatient and residential treatment facilities. She talks about the need for seeking help and how she determines the right place to stay. We include Bonnie Bordn…
Therapy Experiences and the creation of a new alter
This episode dives into Debbie's therapy journey. She talks about how a good therapist can help in a positive, powerful way. But when therapy goes bad, it can go really bad. And in Debbie's case, cre…
Family Dynamics within the alters
D.I.D and the alters system are unique to each individual. Debbie’s experiences of blending with her alters, and concepts about integration are unique to her. You will hear Debbie share examples of i…
Debbie's D.I.D Diagnosis
Debbie discusses her experiences leading up to her D.I.D diagnosis. She describes her struggles as a young mother, and how she discovered the underlying causes of her condition. We talk about the phy…
Trauma and the different ways it shows up.
Debbie tells us about her childhood trauma and how certain triggers can bring on alters. We will discuss the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD. We will also discuss the difference between typi…
What is Dissociative Identity Disorder?
This podcast series will discuss a condition called dissociative identity disorder, or D.I.D.
D.I.D usually starts in early childhood. Dissociation is a natural reaction when there is severe and ong…
Trailer
Life is like a puzzle. Each puzzle piece represents a stage of our life’s story. But what if your life puzzle starts with tragedy, complex trauma, and fear? These puzzle pieces can become misplaced o…