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.

Dissociative Identity Disorder
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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.
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October 29, 2022
From Shattered to United: Putting the puzzle back together
<p><span style="font-weight: 500;">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 puzzle to her life, one that includes her alters in a blended family. Working on it daily, just like you and me. Debbie’s story is one from</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 500;">Shattered to United.</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 500;">If you would like to learn more about Debbie and how you can help support her, please visit</span> <a href="http://www.debbieklose.com"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">www.DebbieKlose.com</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 500;">. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Mental health resources: </strong></p> <p><strong>If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, call or text 988.</strong><span style= "font-weight: 500;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 500;">Advocacy, support, and educational resources:</span><span style= "font-weight: 500;"><br /></span><a href= "https://www.nami.org/home"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">National Alliance on Mental Illness</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.isst-d.org/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation (ISSTD)</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.aninfinitemind.org/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">An Infinite Mind</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.dissociadid.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">DissociaDID</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.beautyafterbruises.org/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">Beauty After Bruises</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.systemspeak.org/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">System Speak</span></a></p> <p><a href= "http://www.pete-walker.com/13StepsManageFlashbacks.htm"><span style="font-weight: 500;"> Pete Walker’s emotional flashback management strategies:</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Special THANK YOU to...</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 500;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 500;">Editor Austin Blackwell</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 500;">Music by Ian Post, Dusk</span></p> <p><a href="https://www.imhcaz.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">Dr. Tara Peyman</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.debbieklose.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">Debbie Klose</span></a></p>

October 29, 2022
The stigma of D.I.D. and how we can get better
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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 the right questions for a correct diagnosis. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 500;">If you would like to learn more about Debbie and how you can help support her, please visit</span> <a href="https://www.debbieklose.com/"></a><a href= "http://www.debbieklose.com"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">www.DebbieKlose.com</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 500;">. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Mental health resources: </strong></p> <p><strong>If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, call or text 988.</strong><span style= "font-weight: 500;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 500;">Advocacy, support, and educational resources:</span> <span style= "font-weight: 500;"><br /></span><a href= "https://www.nami.org/home"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">National Alliance on Mental Illness</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.isst-d.org/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation (ISSTD)</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.aninfinitemind.org/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">An Infinite Mind</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.dissociadid.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">DissociaDID</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.beautyafterbruises.org/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">Beauty After Bruises</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.systemspeak.org/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">System Speak</span></a></p> <p><a href= "http://www.pete-walker.com/13StepsManageFlashbacks.htm"><span style="font-weight: 500;"> Pete Walker’s emotional flashback management strategies:</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Special THANK YOU to...</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 500;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 500;">Editor Austin Blackwell</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 500;">Music by Ian Post, Dusk</span></p> <p><a href="https://www.imhcaz.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">Dr. Tara Peyman</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.debbieklose.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">Debbie Klose</span></a></p>

October 29, 2022
What makes a good treatment center and therapist?
<p><span style="font-weight: 500;">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 Bordner, a therapist who worked with Debbie at The Cottonwood in Tucson, AZ.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 500;">If you would like to learn more about Debbie and how you can help support her, please visit</span> <a href="https://www.debbieklose.com/"></a><a href= "http://www.debbieklose.com"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">www.DebbieKlose.com</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 500;">. <br /> <br /></span></p> <p><strong>Mental health resources: </strong></p> <p><strong>If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, call or text 988.</strong><span style= "font-weight: 500;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 500;">Advocacy, support, and educational resources:</span><span style= "font-weight: 500;"><br /></span><a href= "https://www.nami.org/home"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">National Alliance on Mental Illness</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.isst-d.org/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation (ISSTD)</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.aninfinitemind.org/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">An Infinite Mind</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.dissociadid.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">DissociaDID</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.beautyafterbruises.org/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">Beauty After Bruises</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.systemspeak.org/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">System Speak</span></a></p> <p><a href= "http://www.pete-walker.com/13StepsManageFlashbacks.htm"><span style="font-weight: 500;"> Pete Walker’s emotional flashback management strategies:</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Special THANK YOU to...</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 500;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 500;">Editor Austin Blackwell</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 500;">Music by Ian Post, Dusk</span></p> <p><a href="https://www.imhcaz.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">Dr. Tara Peyman</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.debbieklose.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 500;">Debbie Klose</span></a></p>
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