Split Selves

Who are you—really? A unified self, or a mosaic of shifting identities? In Split Selves: The Science of Multiple Identities, explore the rich, often turbulent landscape of human personality as a dynamic system shaped by trauma, memory, and context. Bridging neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience, this compelling book examines how we form and maintain our self-concept—and what happens when those systems fracture. From the everyday psychological roles we play—parent, partner, professional—to more complex conditions like dissociative identity disorder (DID), this book reveals how the mind navigates identity conflict, emotional fragmentation, and the need for adaptive survival. Through insights into ego states, defense mechanisms, and subpersonalities, readers will gain a deeper understanding of how the self is not a singular entity, but a layered construct in constant negotiation. Rooted in cutting-edge neuroscience of identity and enriched with therapeutic perspectives from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and trauma-informed care, Split Selves illuminates the connection between childhood trauma, coping mechanisms, and the emergence of multiple consciousness. The book doesn't merely pathologize dissociation—it reframes it as a complex, sometimes life-preserving function of the unconscious mind. Whether you're fascinated by the concept of narrative identity, seeking clarity after an identity crisis, or striving to understand your own inner dialogue, this book will change how you think about authenticity, self-regulation, and the resilience of the human psyche. Split Selves is essential reading for anyone intrigued by the hidden architecture of the self—and what lies beyond the mask of the everyday.