System Speak: Dissociative Identity Disorder ( Multiple Personality Disorder ), Complex Trauma , and Dissociation

By Emma Sunshaw

What's System Speak: Dissociative Identity Disorder ( Multiple Personality Disorder ), Complex Trauma , and Dissociation about?

Diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder at age 36, Emma and her system share what they learn along the way about DID, dissociation, trauma, and mental health. Educational, supportive, inclusive, and inspiring, System Speak documents her healing journey through the best and worst of life in recovery through insights, conversations, and collaborations.

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System Speak: Dissociative Identity Disorder ( Multiple Personality Disorder ), Complex Trauma , and Dissociation episodes:

04.22.2024
Ketchup
Emma shares about a panic attack in response to Dante and emotional flashbacks regarding parallels between now time and memory time. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie...
04.15.2024
Guest: Katie Keech & Masking
We talk with Katie Keech about lived experience, masking, and advocacy. Note: She misattributed the master’s house/tools quote to bell hooks. Audre Lorde wrote that one. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art...
04.10.2024
Recap: OG Episode 7
We recap the original Episode 7 with Jules... it's about getting oriented to diagnosis, therapy, the past, and receiving care. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie...
04.01.2024
Rainbow Guild
We close out the conference with Jules. Link to video referenced with a content warning: The Weeping Camel. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social...
03.25.2024
Barbie Girls in a Conference World
Jules and I share about our adventures at the ISSTD conference. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but...
03.24.2024
Dr. E's 2024 ISSTD Plenary Presentation
Dr. E shares her rehearsal practice presentation of her plenary for speaking at the annual ISSTD conference. Previous CFAS talks: https://cfas.isst-d.org/content/diminish-deter-destroy-dissociate-passing-trauma https://cfas.isst-d.org/content/intergenerational-trauma-plurality-cultural-incompetence-0 It's not my job to educate you: https://medium.com/@classylore/on-terms-its-not-my-job-to-educate-you-1bace85ddd74 https://www.thecrimson.com/column/between-the-lines/article/2018/2/2/gao-educating-others-is-more-than-a-job/ Brave Spaces: https://www.naspa.org/images/uploads/main/Policy_and_Practice_No_2_Safe_Brave_Spaces.pdf Washington...
03.23.2024
Attachment Strategy: Approach
Jules and I share about our adventures at the ISSTD conference. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but...
03.22.2024
Attachment Strategy: Avoidant
Jules and I share about a presentation we attended (given by Ana Gomez), specifically focusing on what we learned about avoidant attachment. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group,...
03.21.2024
In the Wild
Jules and I share about our adventures at the ISSTD conference. Recorded Wednesday night. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups...
03.20.2024
Swamp of Shame
We discuss avoidance with Jules, and recap our hard winter, as we try to apply what we learned from it to care for ourselves as the ISSTD conference approaches. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in...
03.18.2024
Pole Poll
We are painting. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining the groups. Join us!...
03.14.2024
Guest(s): The Gianu System, Part 2
We talk with The Gianu System about their lived experience and presence on social media. You can find them online here: https://youtube.com/c/gianusystem https://www.instagram.com/gianusystem/ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM87rXFFb/ www.jekraft.com You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group,...
03.11.2024
Guest(s): The Gianu System, Part 1
We talk with The Gianu System about their lived experience and presence on social media. You can find them online here: https://youtube.com/c/gianusystem https://www.instagram.com/gianusystem/ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM87rXFFb/ www.jekraft.com You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group,...
03.07.2024
Emails
We read and respond to listener emails. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining...
03.04.2024
Brave Spaces
We piece together our outline of our winter, what we have learned since the retreat, and commit to talking in therapy. We give community updates, including new international forums. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in...
02.26.2024
Guest: Tabs Talks About DID in the Workplace
Tabs joins us in the community for a dress rehearsal of the presentation for Healing Together about professionalism and dissociation. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups,...
02.19.2024
Mapping
Jules and I talk about mapping our systems - and manage to attempt it. Apologies for the writing sounds on the table - the sound quality in these two episodes prompted us to get new microphones! Here were the reflection...
02.13.2024
Pre-Mapping
Jules and I talk about mapping our systems - and manage to avoid it. Apologies for the writing sounds on the table - the sound quality in these two episodes prompted us to get new microphones! You can JOIN THE...
01.29.2024
Dingy and Mad
We talk with Jules about the rupture at the end of the retreat, and repair since then. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. ...
01.22.2024
Cheesecake & Queso
Jules, Max, Mar-Lev, Debs, and Alex Meow reflect on our Advanced Topics Retreat weekend. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups...
01.22.2024
Emails
We read and respond to listener emails. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining...
01.08.2024
Emails (Gabriella’s)
We read and respond to listener emails. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining...
01.01.2024
Alone-ness
We reflect on Thanksgiving about gathering, alone. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining...
01.01.2024
Therapy After Love
We process trying to re-engage in therapy. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining...
12.25.2023
Parenting and Daydreaming
We vent about parenting. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining the groups. Join...
12.25.2023
On Your Own
We reflect on the impact of being on our own, and share (Thanksgiving) gratitude for yous. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional...
12.21.2023
Co-Dependent No More (2 of 2)
We give an update on the family with Nathan, including discussion about co-dependency and letting go and new growth in therapy. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie...
12.18.2023
Co-Dependent No More (Part 2)
We talk with Nathan about co-dependency. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining the...
12.18.2023
Co-Dependent No More (1 of 2)
We give an update on the family with Nathan, including discussion about co-dependency and letting go and new growth in therapy. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie...
12.12.2023
Mighty Network Down
Announcement: Mighty Network did *not* let us down easy! The website and app for all Mighty Networks (which hosts our site and groups) went down suddenly this morning, which was distressing to many in our community - and sent...
12.11.2023
Co-Dependent No More (Part 1)
We talk with Nathan about co-dependency. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining the...
12.11.2023
Un-Daydreaming
We give an update on the family and how un-dissociating hits hard with reality when we can’t even daydream the good. Content note: there is much discussion (and exasperation) that parenting is hard. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We...
12.04.2023
Busted
JohnMark gets busted. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining the groups. Join us!...
11.24.2023
Winter Songs
11.20.2023
Window Waving
We process after therapy, considering the reality of life without dissociation. We review what we have learned about less binary thinking, seeing more clearly how to “hold both”, and reflect on life when it is safe and stable. We explore...
11.13.2023
War
We reflect on what happened to our colleagues. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by...
11.13.2023
Epiphany on War
We try to process the last month, sharing (without detail) our experience of what is happening in the world, trying to process it, and our response. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art...
11.06.2023
Window Waving
We reflect on the transitions of the last year. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available...
11.06.2023
Pivot Up
We share about exploring our community in real life in person, and discuss about actually talking about DiD and journaling in therapy. Fixing up a car to drive in it again Searching for the water hoping for the rain Up and up,...
10.30.2023
Inner Child(ren)
We discuss an “inner child” chapter from the book Leaving the Fold. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional,...
10.23.2023
Tended To (Safe and Sound)
We struggle with talking about things directly in therapy, even when we are trying. Content warning for reference to infant neglect, developmental and relational trauma, and lack of nurture. Safe and Sound Lyrics: I remember tears streaming down your face When...
10.19.2023
Gold Star Day
Therapy Update. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining the groups. Join us! ...
10.16.2023
Gold Star Day
Therapy Update. Write to the podcast HERE. Links provided in the podcast intro: The System Speak Website, where there's a button for donations to keep the podcast on-air, and you can offer a one-time donation to support the podcast or...
10.09.2023
Dante
Therapy update, exploring religious trauma. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining the groups....
10.05.2023
Announcement(s)
Three Anouncements: 1.) I am speaking on Saturday, October 21st at the ISSTD Virtual Conference, which clinicians can register for HERE. 2.) I am a plenary speaker for the ISSTD annual conference in March in Texas, which clinicians can register...
10.02.2023
Guest: Judith Herman
We speak with Judith Herman, who wrote the history of trauma in the book Trauma and Recovery we have discussed so often. She is also credited with establishing the phased based treatment model, including adding safety and stabilization where prior...
09.27.2023
This Just Happen.
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09.25.2023
Popcorn
JohnMark makes popcorn. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining the groups. Join us!...
09.25.2023
Fawning 4.0
We reflect with Jules about another podcast we listened to a specific episode about fawning. The link to the Spotify podcast we listened to and are responding to in this episode: WTF Do I Know? The documentary that podcast host...
09.18.2023
Pivot
We reflect on therapy and re-engaging talking about DID and what our life is going to look like living here, without dissociating or daydreaming. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a...

What's System Speak: Dissociative Identity Disorder ( Multiple Personality Disorder ), Complex Trauma , and Dissociation about?

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System Speak: Dissociative Identity Disorder ( Multiple Personality Disorder ), Complex Trauma , and Dissociation episodes:

Ketchup

Guest: Katie Keech & Masking

Recap: OG Episode 7

Rainbow Guild

Barbie Girls in a Conference World

Dr. E's 2024 ISSTD Plenary Presentation

Attachment Strategy: Approach

Attachment Strategy: Avoidant

In the Wild

Swamp of Shame

Pole Poll

Guest(s): The Gianu System, Part 2

Guest(s): The Gianu System, Part 1

Emails

Brave Spaces

Guest: Tabs Talks About DID in the Workplace

Mapping

Pre-Mapping

Dingy and Mad

Cheesecake & Queso

Emails

Emails (Gabriella’s)

Alone-ness

Therapy After Love

Parenting and Daydreaming

On Your Own

Co-Dependent No More (2 of 2)

Co-Dependent No More (Part 2)

Co-Dependent No More (1 of 2)

Mighty Network Down

Co-Dependent No More (Part 1)

Un-Daydreaming

Busted

Winter Songs

Window Waving

War

Epiphany on War

Window Waving

Pivot Up

Inner Child(ren)

Tended To (Safe and Sound)

Gold Star Day

Gold Star Day

Dante

Announcement(s)

Guest: Judith Herman

This Just Happen.

Popcorn

Fawning 4.0

Pivot