2023

An exploration into the history and significance of minted did, also known as Dissociative Identity Disorder (OSDD), within The Plural Association.

An Explanation and History of the Ableist Term ‘’Imitated DID’’

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Welcome to our new article, created by Plurals for Plurals. In this piece, we delve into the history of the term ‘Imitated DID‘, aiming to inform our community about the origins of this ableist term. This article mentions topics of: Ableism, sanism, pluralphobia, shame Discussion on Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Mention of Satanic Panic Discussion […]

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Film poster for Petals of a Rose. Showing the main actrice holding a doll. You can see her parts standing behind her.

Join the ”Petals of a Rose” film screening + live Q&A at PPWC23

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I am pleased to share with you a remarkable narrative short film called Petals of a Rose. Given that DID has often been inaccurately and negatively portrayed in film/television, Dylan Crumpler created his senior thesis film at Chapman University in California to realistically depict the life of a woman with DID. Dylan wrote the screenplay with

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How they took the Multiple out of Multiplicity – Understanding the history of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Terminology

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Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) has a long and complex history that has shaped our understanding of the condition and the terminology used to describe it. From early conceptions of “dissociation” and different “personality states,” to the use of terms such as Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD), Alternate Personalities or Alters, Parts, Identities, Personality States, and Self

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Join the Plural Movement: PPWC 2023’s Celebration of Community Empowerment

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Introduction: Connecting the Global Plural Community The Plural Positivity World Conference (PPWC) 2023 is just around the corner, and we’re excited to invite Plurals, friends, and therapists to join us in this extraordinary event. This annual online conference aims to connect the global Plural community by providing a safe space to share experiences, learn from

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