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Abuse Quote by Alice Jamieson

“Some alters are what Dr Ross describes in Multiple Personality Disorder as 'fragments'. which are 'relatively limited psychic states that express only one feeling, hold one memory, or carry out a limited task in the person's life. A fragment might be a frightened child who holds the memory of one…” quote by Alice Jamieson
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““Some alters are what Dr Ross describes in Multiple Personality Disorder as 'fragments'. which are 'relatively limited psychic states that express only one feeling, hold one memory, or carry out a limited task in the person's life. A fragment might be a frightened child who holds the memory of one particular abuse incident.' In complex multiples, Dr Ross continues, the 'personalities are relatively full-bodied, complete states capable of a range of emotions and behaviours.' The alters will have 'executive control some substantial amount of time over the person's life'. He stresses, and I repeat his emphasis, 'Complex MPD with over 15 alter personalities and complicated amnesia barriers are associated with 100 percent frequency of childhood physical, sexual and emotional abuse.' Did I imagine the castle, the dungeon, the ritual orgies and violations? Did Lucy, Billy, Samuel, Eliza, Shirley and Kato make it all up? I went back to the industrial estate and found the castle. It was an old factory that had burned to the ground, but the charred ruins of the basement remained. I closed my eyes and could see the black candles, the dancing shadows, the inverted pentagram, the people chanting through hooded robes. I could see myself among other children being abused in ways that defy imagination. I have no doubt now that the cult of devil worshippers was nothing more than a ring of paedophiles, the satanic paraphernalia a cover for their true lusts: the innocent bodies of young children.””

Alice Jamieson

About This Quote

Source Essay: Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder, 2018

Complex identities consist of fragmented parts with limited emotions and full‑bodied personalities that can dominate life, often linked to severe childhood trauma.

In simple terms: People have many inner selves, some small, some powerful, shaped by abuse.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and integrate all parts for healing.

Themes

trauma identity psychology

Mood

somber empathetic

Type

clinical educational

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • support groups
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

fragmentation integration memory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do fragments affect daily life?
  • What steps help integrate personalities?
A Different Perspective

Integration is difficult and may trigger distress.

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