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My Journey to Accepting My Dissociative Identity Disorder
Coming forward as a professional with lived experience of DID has given me the freedom to show others that they can embrace who they are and accept all parts of themselves. -
Finding Mental Health Support After Leaving My Hasidic Community
This upbringing ultimately took a serious toll on my mental health and pushed me to search for a community of my own. -
How I Navigated Gender and Sexuality with Multiple Personalities
Alters can have their own unique identities with different genders, goals, beliefs and roles. -
Facing the Aftermath of Abuse: My Ongoing Journey Towards Healing
As I continue to heal, I know that one day, my story will be more than being a survivor. -
Living with Both DID and Schizophrenia
Yes, my hopes and dreams may have turned out differently than I wished 30 years ago, but that’s ok. -
What I Wish I Had Known About Borderline Personality Disorder
Progress is progress, no matter how small it may seem. -
Unpacking Narcissism and Stigma
When we simply examine symptoms of narcissism on their own, we lose sight of systems that create such personalities. -
Healing from Heartbreak with BPD
"I understand that I feel things so much deeper than those who don’t live with BPD and that I should not act on each emotion." -
To Those Who Don’t Understand My Favorite-Person Relationship
For those with borderline personality disorder, it is common to develop a favorite-person (FP) relationship, where they are more attached to that one person than anyone else. Here are Alicen's tips for managing her FP relationship in a healthy way. -
Conquering Each Day with Dissociative Identity Disorder
"Sharing a mind and body with several unique identities ensures a chaotic life. However, I’ve found that we [my "parts" and I] have the power to safely guide ourselves by implementing helpful interventions."
