I Am More Than One

I've lived this way and managed for all of my life. And I don't view it as dysfunctional, actually. I like the way that I am, and it works. - Lucy, 44, a social worker. You can lead a fulfilled and productive life, even with the challenges of dissociative identity disorder. The women in I Am More than One are living proof that you can find new sources of strength through family and friends, build a rewarding, successful career, and still hold on to your own unique identity. Their stories are messages of hope and encouragement drawn from their real-life experiences as working women who have struggled, endured, and, ultimately, prevailed. You'll meet Samantha, a lawyer who learned that one part of her mind helped her earn her degree and launch her own business while other parts had no idea what was happening; Reba, a registered nurse with multiple personalities who negotiates with all of them to perform different everyday tasks more smoothly; Caroline, a busy grandmother and accountant who enjoys having part of her mind exclusively for work; and seven other strong, unforgettable women who are trying to live their lives to the fullest.

Author: Jane Wegscheider Hyman

Publisher: McGrawHill Companies, The

Year: 2006