Dissociative Identity Disorder in the Courtroom

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I had a hearing yesterday, it didn't go well at all. How is someone who is mentally impaired able to correctly represent themselves in a court of law, especially one who has two severe anxiety disorders? I wasn't allowed to bring in my boyfriend to help me feel safe. I had a teddy bear. How is one with a memory issue and one who is unable to control her own emotions due to the brain not working when under stress from severe childhood abuses and neglect for at least 9 years, supposed to have the resources to possibly even begin to comprehend this? Let alone have no help or support on her side due to lack of knowledge of the disorder in the first place. Not only am I unable to get the help I need thus far, but I feel utterly depleted.

12/10/198:09 AM

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