Dear Mom

Trigger and Content Warning: Please listen with care as there is mention of alcohol abuse, sexual assault, suicidal ideation, and trafficking. 

This podcast was inspired by Maggie Jones, contributing writer for New York Times Magazine and her article “How Talking to the Dead Dislodged Some of My Sorrow.” 

Today's episode, the final one for Season 3,  is a little different - this episode is an open love letter to my mother who passed in 2018. I'm here to share my story and experiences in the last 5 years, and my upcoming changes and life plans. From my confirmation of lived DID and coming out publicly, massive career shifts, becoming an author, podcast host, and entrepreneur, being tireless in my fight against the stigma surrounding DID, and new love, I'm here to tell it all to my mother.

Join me in listening to a very intimate conversation with my mother where I also tell her how I've grown, the self-work I've done, the affirmation of my self worth, my upcoming divorce, closing my private practice, and moving away from braving the way, to leading with love. I am worthy simply because I was born, so this is also a love letter to myself.

Thank you all for being here and tuning into Season 3. Season 4 is coming in early 2024, from the road and from different locations around the world. I'm so grateful and appreciative of all your support. Love and light to you, always.

Resources: 

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/06/magazine/talking-to-the-dead.html

https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Moms-Club-Memoir-Surviving/dp/1580056873

Podcast Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored by Barb Wesson who has been working in the mental health field for over 40 years in various capacities with adolescents, including incarcerated youth, adults with traumatic brain injuries, immigrants, people with cancer, adults with developmental disabilities, adults with mental health diagnoses, and the general population. Currently Barb works with low-income people with mental health diagnoses via movement education and spiritual mentoring. In 2017 she earned her PhD in the study of natural health. She feels it is imperative that more therapists not only understand DID but feel comfortable helping those with DID navigate their worlds. Barb is also known as the Dancing Data Doctor and she invites you to dance with her on Zoom. There is no charge. There is joy and community.

dancingdatadoctor@gmail.com 

www.dancingdatadoctor.com.

Alterchology®️; @drafletcher; https://www.drfletch.com/

Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is not a substitute for therapy or any other form of professional mental health/medical care. Listening does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship with Dr. Fletcher. The information provided is for inspirational and educational purposes only. If you are looking to obtain mental health resources in your area, please call 1-800-950-NAMI. If you are experiencing a crisis or need help, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.