Child abuse Quote by Alison Miller
““Denial is commonly found among persons with dissociative disorders. My favorite quotation from such a client is, "We are not multiple, we made it all up." I have heard this from several different clients. When I hear it, I politely inquire, "And who is we?””
About This Quote
Source Clinical Lecture: Dissociative Disorders, 2018
Clients often deny multiplicity, claiming a single identity, which masks deeper fragmentation.
In simple terms: Denial hides multiple selves.
Key Takeaway
Explore underlying identity splits.
Themes
psychology
denial
identity
therapy
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
clinical
educational
When to use this quote
- Therapeutic sessions
- case studies
- patient interviews
- training workshops
Key Concepts
Dissociative identity
self‑concept
clinical observation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “we” represent in therapy?
- How can clinicians address identity fragmentation?
A Different Perspective
Denial can hinder treatment progress.
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