The Oprah Winfrey Show: The Podcast
TOWS Special: Truddi Chase - Multiple Personalities
Dec 19, 2023
Truddi Chase, author of 'When Rabbit Howls', shares her incredible story of childhood abuse and developing 92 separate personalities. She discusses the process of uncovering repressed memories, the impact of child abuse on mental state, and her fear of snakes. The podcast highlights the importance of raising awareness about child abuse and empowering survivors.
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- Child abuse causes severe trauma and can lead to the formation of multiple personalities as a coping mechanism.
- The betrayal of a mother in cases of child abuse can have a lasting impact on the survivor's sense of security and self-worth.
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The Horrors of Child Abuse
Trudy Chase shares her heartbreaking story of enduring severe child abuse at the hands of her stepfather. From the age of two, she was brutally raped and continually abused until she ran away at 16. The abuse caused Trudy to split into multiple personalities, with a total of 92 distinct people living within her mind. Her story, documented in the book 'When Rabbit Howls,' sheds light on the devastating effects of child abuse and the lifelong trauma it causes.
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