Are my thoughts my own?: Poetry about accepting and embracing dissociative identity disorder

by DID we write

DID we write are Amber Louise Ainsworth, a dissociative identity disorder system from the UK. Since realising they are a DID system early 2021 aged 38 they’ve been working through their processing and sharing all their collective trauma.

Mia has led the writing projects and has written DID we the healing, which details the journey they went through during the first 18 months of healing in all their own words and is narrated by Jessica, their writer.

Mia has also written or collaborated on most of the 800+ poems written between November 2021 and May 2022, after finding the Instagram poetry community and using prompts to write countless poems every week.

Are my thoughts my own? Is the first of several poetry books to be published by DID we write. The following titles are coming

Parts and farts

Woe is Mia

Healing the big T

Creating our life together

Gone to shit

Is anyone listening?


Reviews of Are my thoughts my own?

'A courageous and powerful collection, which shines light on perhaps the most misunderstood of conditions.' Andrew Lawes author of Dancing With Disorder

‘As a DID system myself, I relate so much to DID we write’s poetry. Not only do they capture the struggles and emotions I face on my journey with DID, but they also incorporate the messages of hope and encouragement needed to press on towards healing. The messages they share with each other in their poetry are the same messages I’ve learned to repeat to my selves as we heal from our trauma. I recommend their poetry to anyone with DID because it reminds us that we are not alone, and our struggles are shared by others who also continue to press on towards healing.’ Claire Lefferts

‘I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to read this collection of work before it goes to print. This is a beautiful collection of poetry both heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measure. The descriptive and relatable words and themes pulled a deep ping of recognition from my soul. What beauty there is to be found in such painful journeys of self-discovery. This collection is a healing balm, a reminder that sharing our stories can heal and empower those who haven’t found their way through the darkness just yet. Light dispels darkness and may this beautiful system continue to let their lights shine brightly, to illuminate the truth and reality of DID with such artistry, clarity and pure honesty.’ Joanne Murphy, owner of Return To Om – Womb Connection, Reiki, Yoga & Massage.

‘A book of heroic and rebellious verse that offers insight into DID, voiced from the perspective of many of Amber’s alters.’ Alison @meh_poets

‘This collection of poetry perfectly paints the abstract picture of what it's like to live with a dissociative condition. A real achievement in giving a voice to those society often does not hear.’ Katja, Sorry My Mental Illness Isn't Sexy Enough For You @livesnotlabels

‘A wonderful book of poetry, giving a fascinating insight into Dissociative Identity Disorder. Not only is the reader taken on a journey through the minds of the many identities of the author, it is also a collection of beautiful poetry full of emotion. I very much recommend this book.’ Pat Burton @pat.burton.

Genres: Mental Health, Poetry

128 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 13, 2022

Reviews

[Heather Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started this book and finished it in Christmas Eve. It was very good and very relatable as someone who has DID. I recommend it. I’m also a poet but I dont know if I’m that good. That’s pretty some pretty good poetry written by many people who share the same body and the writing styles are different. Some are longer. Some are short. Some rhyme. Some don’t. I really hope they continue to write and I get read more poems. I also hope I can get to know the authors better.