Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: [email protected],I love hearing from you!      Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder: Sara Lapping's Journey   In this episode, Sarah Lapping shares her personal journey of living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). She details her life from childhood in Los Angeles, through her move to Israel, and her early experiences with pregnancy and motherhood. Sarah describes her diagnosis of DID following intense trauma and the complex dynamics of her multiple identities. Through poignant anecdotes, she explains the impact of trauma on her mental health, the therapeutic process, and the role of her supportive husband, Max. Sara and Max also discuss the nature of healing, the importance of empathy, and creating a safe environment for their family. They further explore the parallels between Sarah's experiences with DID and issues surrounding gender identity, offering a perspective that emphasizes understanding and acceptance.   Sara lives in northern Israel with her husband and children. She tries to be the change she would like to see in the world (and often speaks in cliches).   00:00 Introduction to Sara Lapping 00:41 Early Life and Family Background 03:03 Marriage and Motherhood Challenges 04:10 First Signs of Mental Health Struggles 05:13 Diagnosis and Initial Treatment 07:45 Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder 10:54 Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder 16:34 The Impact of Trauma 18:47 Healing and Personal Growth 34:43 Max's Perspective on Sara's DID 42:18 Understanding Internal and External Perceptions 42:50 Max's Perspective on Living with DID 43:05 Challenges and Misunderstandings in Treatment 45:13 Navigating Parenthood with DID 45:45 The Healing Journey and Personal Growth 46:31 The Role of Acceptance and Safety 47:07 The Complexity of Identity and Healing 50:00 The Impact of Trauma and the Path to Recovery 51:56 Balancing Personal and Shared Experiences 54:45 Reflections on Identity and Society 58:03 Final Thoughts and Messages of Hope     https://www.instagram.com/saralapping?igsh=OXRsbnJ1MjkwYngw https://www.facebook.com/sara.lapping?mibextid=ZbWKwL   Check out: www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com for more Jewish Podcasts on our network.