Truddi Chase passed away on March 10, 2010. She was known for her autobiography “When Rabbit Howls,” which chronicled her experiences with dissociative identity disorder.
Truddi Chase was an American author who became widely known after the publication of her autobiography, “When Rabbit Howls” in 1987. The book was written from the perspectives of her many personalities; Chase was diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID), which was known as multiple personality disorder at the time. She claimed to have 92 separate personalities as a result of severe physical and sexual abuse she suffered in childhood.
Her story gained national attention, and she appeared on several television programs, including “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” to discuss her experiences and raise awareness about child abuse and DID. Her autobiography was later adapted into a television miniseries titled “Voices Within: The Lives of Truddi Chase,” which aired in 1990.
Chase’s work and her public discussions about her condition helped to demystify DID and contributed to a better understanding of the disorder and the impact of trauma on mental health. Her advocacy also provided support to others with similar experiences. Truddi Chase’s legacy is that of a woman who turned her personal struggles into a platform for education and awareness, making a significant impact on the mental health community.