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Join us for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation with Maggie Walters, author of SPLIT: A Life Shared, Living with Multiple Personality Disorder. Through personal stories, humour, and open discussion, Maggie challenges the misconceptions around mental health and invites us to see beyond the headlines. This isn’t just a talk, it’s a chance to ask questions, share insights, and be part of an important conversation about stigma, identity, and understanding. Whether you have personal experience, support someone who does, or just want to learn more, this session will leave you with a new perspective and plenty to think about.
Date: Saturday 28 June 2025
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Location: Learning Lab, Level 2, Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Yarrila Place
Fee: FREE, Bookings Required
ABOUT MAGGIE WALTERS
Maggie Walters is a writer, mother, and storyteller based in the beautiful Northern Rivers of NSW. Originally from the US, she moved to Australia in 1996 after meeting her husband and has since built a life filled with family, creativity, and community. After years working in marketing and community relations, Maggie returned to her first love—writing—and hasn’t looked back.
Her debut book, SPLIT: A Life Shared, Living with Multiple Personality Disorder, shares her deeply personal journey of navigating life with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). With honesty and warmth, Maggie challenges misconceptions about mental health and sheds light on the lived experience of DID, offering readers a rare and valuable perspective. Currently, she is working on her second book, which explores the joys and complexities of adoption, generational trauma, and the power of breaking cycles.
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