In early June 2010, upon the occasion of me changing the nickname I was publicly using from “Marti” to “Maggie,” the words my mother commented on the Facebook post were, … Continue reading “A Rose by Any Other Name…”
Tag: dissociative identity disorder
The Quality of My Life
Have you ever contemplated the worth of your life? What is my disabled life worth? Anything?
The Ebb and Flow of Trauma
Trigger warning: Sexual assault June has once again arrived. One of my personalities deleted all of the social media apps off of my phones overnight. A distinct sign that someone … Continue reading The Ebb and Flow of Trauma
Religious Dysphoria
http://mymesblog.com/2022/01/29/religious-dysphoria/
Click the above link to read a new post on my DID blog about religious dysphoria and Dissociative Identity Disorder.
Luered to TikTok for Advocacy
It was only days after my official autism diagnosis that I felt compelled to download and install an app I had sworn never to. For many months, I had been … Continue reading Luered to TikTok for Advocacy
My Bendy Brain: Mental Health and Ehlers-Danlos
Before I go too far, let me preface this. Unlike some of my articles that have been extensively researched, this one is primarily based on my personal experience and theories. … Continue reading My Bendy Brain: Mental Health and Ehlers-Danlos
Going Public With a Mental Illness
I’ve been writing for Odyssey now since February. Although it may have seemed like an odd time to take on a new obligation, writing articles for a larger audience as … Continue reading Going Public With a Mental Illness
What is My “Mental Illness?”
Many people have inquired, so on my blog about dealing with Dissociative Identity Disorder, I went in-depth into what I deal with on a minute by minute basis. This is my “mental illness;” this is my life. Please click through and read the article. Thank you!
Although previously thought to be a rare disorder, it has been found that 1 to 3 percent of the general population actually meet the criteria for diagnosis of DID, making it just as common as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
Read on MyMEsBlog, Multiple Maggie: What is This Disorder: D.I.D.? — My MEs
M.E. Slighte 