Bailey Smith
Bailey Smith
"Living With Dissociative Identity Disorder"
"Living With Dissociative Identity Disorder"
"Living With Dissociative Identity Disorder"
Thursday 9th December 2021
Jo Calk discusses living with Dissociative Identity Disorder and her efforts in child welfare reform. Listen to her powerful story.
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Get the buttons here!Jo Calk's Journey: Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder
When the system is reorganized, parts can change rapidly. Changes in the internal system will affect the changes in the external system and vice versa.
Imagine living with multiple personas inside your mind, each one a response to trauma from your past. That's the reality for Jo Calk, a child abuse survivor, author, and child welfare advocate. In this episode of 'The Never Give Up Show!', Jo opens up about her life with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), a condition she developed as a result of severe childhood abuse.
Under the pseudonym “Megan Erin Galloway”, Jo penned her memoir 'Pieces: Help for Your Life Journey', where she delves into creating various personas to fill an internal void caused by a 'lack of personality'. Jo doesn't just recount her past; she also shares a recent triggering event that disrupted her decade-long integrated self, only to emerge stronger after reintegrating her personas. During the COVID-19 lockdown, Jo found herself 'isolating' with 12 intimate personas, an experience she explains in detail.
Beyond her personal story, Jo is actively working on a Child Welfare System Redesign Strategic Action Plan, advocating for systemic change to protect children from abuse and neglect. This episode is a deep dive into the complexities of DID and the resilience required to live with it. Jo’s candidness offers hope and practical insights for anyone grappling with similar issues. Tune in to hear how Jo navigates her condition, advocates for change, and finds strength in her journey.