Writing Trauma Memoir: Her Experience w/ Dissociative Identity Disorder w/ Bonnie R Armstrong

n this powerful episode of Authors’ Alcove: The Healing Place, host Agnes Wolff sits down with memoirist Bonnie R. Armstrong to explore a deeply personal journey through trauma, healing, and self-discovery. From unexplained physical illness to a life-changing diagnosis, Bonnie shares how dissociative identity disorder reshaped her understanding of mind, body, and resilience. Bonnie R. Armstrong is the author of An Apparently Normal Person: From Medical Mystery to Dissociative Superpower. A lifelong advocate for children and families, she has led impactful initiatives in California and beyond. Her courage in sharing her story—and the voices within it—offers a rare and compassionate look into a widely misunderstood condition. We’re grateful for her honesty, wisdom, and willingness to educate others. Her memoir reveals not only her personal healing journey but also the strength of the human spirit. Bonnie has written multiple works and continues to support others through coaching and advocacy. Whether you’re a reader seeking inspiration or a writer exploring meaningful storytelling, her work stands as a testament to transformation, truth, and hope.