EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 1 MIN
The Ghostwriter: A Poem on Dissociation, DID, and the Parts That Keep Me Alive
from Unspoken · host Kate
In this episode of Unspoken, Kate Earley shares her original poem The Ghostwriter—a haunting yet tender exploration of living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Written from the perspective of multiple parts—Laura, the precise nurse; Kirsha, the fiery advocate; and the Night Detective who keeps vigil—the poem captures what it feels like to discover emails you don’t remember writing, and to realize that even your ghosts are protectors.Through powerful imagery and raw honesty, Kate reflects on dissociation, survival, and the strange beauty of being kept alive by voices within.If you’ve ever wondered what DID feels like from the inside, or if you’ve struggled with dissociation, advocacy, or the fear of being “too much,” this poem is for you.
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In this episode of Unspoken, Kate Earley shares her original poem The Ghostwriter—a haunting yet tender exploration of living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Written from the perspective of multiple parts—Laura, the precise nurse; Kirsha, the fiery advocate; and the Night Detective who keeps vigil—the poem captures what it feels like to discover emails you don’t remember writing, and to realize that even your ghosts are protectors.Through powerful imagery and raw honesty, Kate reflects on dissociation, survival, and the strange beauty of being kept alive by voices within.If you’ve ever wondered what DID feels like from the inside, or if you’ve struggled with dissociation, advocacy, or the fear of being “too much,” this poem is for you.
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