Grief Diaries Through The Eyes Of D.I.D. [Paperback]

Grief Diaries: Through the Eyes of DID is a groundbreaking book that takes readers inside the lives of 17 people who live with dissociative identity disorder. The tales are disturbing from beginning to end, yet amid deep stigma and controversy, each writer bravely reveals their hidden inner world including struggles, fears, and hopesand boldly exposes what its like to share one body with multiple parts, alters, identities and personalities.

I spent my childhood living in fear of my home and fear of the outside world. There was no safe space to exist. The way I survived was by splitting off into different parts. -Crystalie

Dissociative identity disorder is the reason why I am alive today. I am thankful and love everyone inside. They are my family. - Amanda

I worry that I will be left in a bed somewhere, and no one will understand that there is so much more going on inside me. -Kerryjane

Growing up, I always thought it was normal to lose time or have other people frequently mistake your name.  Alicia

Most of us are so terrified of the day when we finally learn the truth of it all. How will we cope with that, and what do we do with that sort of information? Its terrifying. Knowing that our brain separated all of this off for a reason, but we have to remember at least some of it to be able to heal and move forward, is absolutely terrifying. -Katt

I fear being deemed crazy, stupid, weak, incapable, disabled, too much, not enough. -Gail

Grief Diaries is a book series dedicated to raising awareness about stigmatized experiences and offering healing and hope by sharing journeys. A portion of proceeds from the sale of this book is donated to the National Alliance of Mental Health. See all titles at www.GriefDiaries.com.