I Was More Than One is Irene's story—Irene et al. Finally diagnosed with Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD) after a lifetime of mystery about who she
was and why she was suffering, I Was More Than One follows Irene's path from the frightening abuse of her childhood to the exhilarating light of her healing and transformation. Through most of her life Irene had experienced strange and unexplainable episodes of which she knew the results but not what had transpired. She had suffered from anxiety and was suicidal when she was finally hospitalized. But being diagnosed was only the beginning. When she was released to try to lead a normal life she faced her greatest challenge. In her own words:
"I was living in the real world without the care and protection of hospitalization, and the people around me couldn't understand the apparent mood swings they observed. One of my employers said that some days I accomplished more in one day than most folks could accomplish in a week. Other days I seemed to spend the hours daydreaming. I had only recently learned the truth about myself and wanted so much to explain why this was happening, but I thought I would immediately be without a job due to mental disability. The stress of coping with this situation made me very depressed at times, and I would entertain thoughts of suicide. It was fortunate that I still saw Dr. B weekly."
"Disbelief, shock and sorrow grip the heart with each beautifully detailed page of I Was More Than One. Although the writing shines like a well-crafted novel, the reality of the story brings to life the complexity of mental illness. Yet, it highlights the simplicity of God's grace."
~ Janet Perez Eckles,
International Speaker, Author and
Founder of JC Empowerment Ministries
"I Was More Than One is a page-turner. Irene McKain's account of her life—almost too difficult to imagine—is candid, courageous, and heart-rending. Ultimately, it is a story of triumph over adversity that carries a message of hope for healing and wholeness to the many people living with severe mental health disorders."
~ Suzanne Farnham, Author
Listening Hearts, Discerning Call in Community