I don't know if you will ever check this forum again, but on the chance that you will, here are some other books... (This is copied from a reply I gave to Myrtle on this forum, who has a friend with DID).

(Rather than warning you for each and every book, let me just say now that EVERY one of these stories contains very graphic and potentially triggerring material. There are accounts of really severe and sadistic emotional, physical, and sexual abuse inflicted on these people in childhood. It's pretty much impossible to find a book on DID that doesn't contain that sort of thing, since it's a trauma-related disorder. These will not be light reading material, but they certainly have a LOT to offer in terms of understanding abuse, DID, and people in general I think. Personally, I think they are worth the risk and heartache involved in reading them. But you'll have to make that call for yourself, whether or not you are ready and able to deal with these accounts and still be safe! It might be a good idea to talk it over with your therapist first, actually)

"The Magic Daughter" (I can't remember the author's name, but if you decide you want to read it and can't find the name, just post a message on here and I'll get it to you) This book is written by a person with DID and discusses a lot of the "logistics-" the difficulties and confusions of living with DID. A good introduction into some of the "technical" things a person with DID experiences. I don't remember it being quite as emotionally-wrenching as some others, but it definitely has some intense parts. I would reccomend it.

"The Flock" by Joan Frances Casey. Gives the story of a client with DID and her therapist, who engaged in "reparenting therapy." This book is a tear-jerker to say the least. Have your tissues handy. It will definitely shed some light on the experience of both the client and the therapist in working with DID. "Reparenting therapy" is a controversial but not uncommon method for dealing with DID, as well as other trauma-related issues. This is one of my favorites.

"First Person Plural: My Life As A Multiple" by Cameron West, PhD. This is the first book by Cameron West, a psychologist who once had DID and is now integrated. He worked on his PhD during the course of his therapy. It discusses finding out about his disorder and the hell he and his family experienced as he went through therapy. I reccomend it.

"When Rabbit Howls" by The Troops for Trudi Chase. The Troops for Trudi Chase are still multiple. They chose not to integrate, but instead to work cooperatively as a system. This book is confusing for those of us with one self. Very, very good. Terrified me at times, though, to be quite honest. (It was only the second book I read on DID and it's GRAPHIC in it's depictions of abuse). Because it is written by many selves, it gets a bit confusing here and there. However, it gives a rare and incredible glimpse into the INTERNAL experience, the inner workings of the DID clients' "system." It's a major page-turner, and a heart-breaking piece as they all are, really. Very intense, easy to become enthralled in. I would reccomend reading other books before this one, to get a basic intro to DID before reading this.

"Sybil" by Flora Rheta Schreiber. This is the classis DID case everyone knows about. A very interesting read, and a look at the mind of Sybil as a child. By far the most graphic and difficult to handle book I've read in terms of sexual abuse. It wouldn't be my most highly reccomended book, but it does have some stuff in it that's really good to understand so I wouldn't necessarily say absolutely not to read it either. I definitely don't reccomend making this the first book on DID that you read.

SC


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