Published Works of DW Writers
Books Published by Individual Authors
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Crazy: Reclaiming Life from the Shadow of Traumatic Memory by Lyn Barrett
The story of Lyn’s discovery of and recovery from dissociative identity disorder.
An Apparently Normal Person by Bonnie R. Armstrong
An Apparently Normal Person takes you on a captivating journey through the depths of trauma, resilience and the power of the human spirit.
Quilted: Piecing Together My Dissociated Selves by Suritaplus
Quilted chronicles the author's journey from first hearing the words Dissociative Identity Disorder to the discovery, acceptance, and ultimate embrace of her internal system of personality parts.
Staying in the Room: How to Manage Medical and Dental Care When You Have DID, 2nd Ed. by Cathy Collyer, OTR, LMT
A practical guide to feeling safer and empowered while navigating a range of healthcare treatments.
Maxwell’s Suitcase by Peter Bein
In his memoir, Peter Bein discovers a hidden suitcase which leads him on a journey of discovery.
DID Unpacked: A Parable by Lyn Barrett
A short story that suggests what the DID journey might look like. Free on this website.
Healing Without Forgiving: A Hero’s Journey for Dissociative Survivors by Lyn Barrett
Using the archetype of the hero’s journey, Lyn introduces the Healing Wheel while reviewing many cautions about forgiving perpetrators.
Women of Power: Shared Identity, Unique Calling by Sharri Burggraaf
A Christian woman’s devotional where you can discover your purpose and identity in Christ, overcome trauma and abuse, and embrace your spiritual gifts.
Life with Parts: A Memoir by Peter Bein
Short vignettes about the author’s lived experience with dissociative identity disorder.
Expressing Ourselves by System of Gardens and Flowers
This book is an anthology of poetry and art by French systems on the topic “Together”, under the direction of French non profit La Pieuvre Dissociée (the dissociated octopus). It is in French.
Members’ Blogs
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Stories, thoughts, and advocacy about living with DID.
Dissociative Writers Anthologies
2026 Anniversary Edition of Creative Healing, Volume 5
In honor of our 5th anniversary, the fifth edition of Dissociative Writers annual anthology with writing and art by our subscribers.
2025 Creative Healing, Volume 4
The fourth edition of Dissociative Writers annual anthology with writing and art by our subscribers.
2024 Creative Healing, Volume 3
The third edition of Dissociative Writers annual anthology with writing and art by our subscribers.
2023 Creative Healing: Prose, Poetry, and Artwork by Dissociative Writers, Volume 2
A collection of writing and art by subscribers to Dissociative Writers.
2022 Creative Healing: An Anthology of Poems, Prose, and Art by Dissociative Writers/Artists
Dissociative Writers’ inaugural anthology of writing.