Petals of a Rose : A Mother-Son Journey to Authentic DID Representation with Holly & Dylan Crumpler [Part 1]

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, self-harmToday, Jan is joined by Holly & Dylan Crumpler, a mother-son team working to reduce stigma around Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Dylan created his award-winning senior thesis film, Petals of a Rose, at Chapman University to realistically depict life with DID, co-writing with his mother Holly, who was diagnosed in 2018. The film has gained international recognition and is used in clinical training, education, and therapy. Available in twelve languages, it recently earned them ISSTD's 2024 Media Award.In this conversation Jan, Holly, and Dylan discuss the history and evolution of the term, the impact of childhood trauma on the development of DID, and the common experiences of dissociation. Holly shares her personal journey with DID, including the coping mechanisms developed during her traumatic childhood, while Dylan reflects on his experiences growing up with a mother who has DID. They emphasize the importance of understanding and validating the experiences of those living with dissociative identities, as well as the covert nature of the condition due to the misrepresentation of it in media. The conversation also touches on Dylan's journey into filmmaking, inspired by his love for movies from a young age. Holly and Dylan Crumpler discuss their experiences with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), the creative process behind their film 'Pedals of a Rose', and the importance of accurate representation of mental health issues in media.Watch: Petals of a Rose Read the Breakdown for Petals of a Rose Fill Out Their Questionnaire Review Petals of a Rose on IMDB Keep Up With Holly & Dylan:Linktree Insta: @PetalsofaRose_themovie Facebook YoutubeIf you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resources below:National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988National Sexual Assault Hotline  (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264Subscribe / Support / Contact:🍎 Review on Apple🎶 Review on Spotify✍ Share Your Story🌐 Podcast Website🔴 YouTube📷 Instagram   Jan Broberg Foundation:💝 Foundation Website📒  The Jan Broberg Story🗞   Sign Up For Our Newsletter💞 Thrivivors💌 Fan Mail Support the show