As a concerned, supportive spouse of an individual with DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder), I can attest that supporting someone who was abused as a child can at times be a painstaking and frustrating job. I find that communicating with others and sharing some of the same challenges of living with a survivor can give one the opportunity and time to vent, share, and meet with others who are dealing with the same kinds of experiences and stressors that you, as a concerned, supportive other, are going through. It also allows one the opportunity to realize that s/he is not alone in the struggle.

I can't stress enough the importance of support for concerned others of survivors. It gives you the support and time to talk about yourself and your experiences with the survivor, and by doing such, can make you that much stronger for the survivor and for yourself.

If you are a concerned other of a survivor who is living with and healing from a trauma related Dissociative Disorder, and are interested in exchanging information and ideas with other supportive others of individuals with DID/ DD, please email me for further information regarding participating in the Concerned, Supportive Others Forum.

Be sure to also check out the Concerned Others section of the NEEDID Support Network's DID/ DD Discussion Forum. It is a great place for us to communicate and exchange ideas with one another. There is also a Concerned Others Resource Link Page.

Lastly, if you have any further questions or comments regarding the NeeDID Exchange, please feel free to email me, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.