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Dear Little Ones
A book about mulitplicity for young alters
A book about Dissociative Identity Disorder, written for young alters. The book helps young alters understand their experiences as part of a multiple system.
A book about Dissociative Identity Disorder, written for young alters. The book helps young alters understand their experiences as part of a multiple system.
58 pages, Paperback
First published April 24, 2015
About the author
Jade Miller
9 books14 followersJade Miller was born in east Tennessee. She is a survivor of ritual abuse and human trafficking, peer support worker, trauma recovery support group facilitator and author.
Jade has been writing since she was a young child, illustrating her own stories and winning writing awards in elementary school all the way through high school. She studied writing and editing in college, and made her publishing debut with the first Dear Little Ones book in 2015. Two additional Dear Little Ones books followed, as well as an ebook on attachment theory. Her books have been translated into several languages and have received international attention and praise from trauma survivors and therapists. She is also working on her first novel and a memoir.
Jade believes that the idea of one single cohesive “personality” is mostly a social construct. She suspects that universal multiplicity is much more likely – the concept that every person is a collection of self-states, and their upbringing and life experiences determine the level of awareness and cooperation between those self-states.
Jade is a peer support worker to people who identify as multiple or plural and/or have Dissociative Identity Disorder. She also offers education for mental health professionals drawing from her lived experiences and a private social media group for other multiples. Learn more about working with her one on one at www.peersupportformultiples.com. Jade’s blog can be found at www.thoughtsfromj8.com.
For more information on the Dear Little Ones books, visit www.multifacetedpress.com.
Jade has been writing since she was a young child, illustrating her own stories and winning writing awards in elementary school all the way through high school. She studied writing and editing in college, and made her publishing debut with the first Dear Little Ones book in 2015. Two additional Dear Little Ones books followed, as well as an ebook on attachment theory. Her books have been translated into several languages and have received international attention and praise from trauma survivors and therapists. She is also working on her first novel and a memoir.
Jade believes that the idea of one single cohesive “personality” is mostly a social construct. She suspects that universal multiplicity is much more likely – the concept that every person is a collection of self-states, and their upbringing and life experiences determine the level of awareness and cooperation between those self-states.
Jade is a peer support worker to people who identify as multiple or plural and/or have Dissociative Identity Disorder. She also offers education for mental health professionals drawing from her lived experiences and a private social media group for other multiples. Learn more about working with her one on one at www.peersupportformultiples.com. Jade’s blog can be found at www.thoughtsfromj8.com.
For more information on the Dear Little Ones books, visit www.multifacetedpress.com.
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October 4, 2015
Dear Little Ones was a quick, beautiful, heartwarming read. I have never personally known anyone with Dissociative Identity Disorder, especially not a child. But I have seen and realized how difficult everyday life can be for children with even the slightest bit of mental disorders.
This world we live in, it is a mean place. Period.
I especially loved how Jade Miller, in her beautifully simple writing, emphasizes on 'choice'. You can choose to talk if you want to or choose to stay quiet. You don't have to do things you are not comfortable with. I have always understood as a child and even now when I'm just about to turn twenty three, the importance of our choices. Knowing the simple fact, that you can choose, means a lot.
"You always get to choose."
So that struck a chord.
I feel it's better that a parent or an older family member reads this book to or along-with the child. Snuggled together in a safe, comforting and loving atmosphere. I think that's how the author meant it to be read.
It's a very warm book. Simple. Short. With beautiful illustrations. And warm.
This world we live in, it is a mean place. Period.
I especially loved how Jade Miller, in her beautifully simple writing, emphasizes on 'choice'. You can choose to talk if you want to or choose to stay quiet. You don't have to do things you are not comfortable with. I have always understood as a child and even now when I'm just about to turn twenty three, the importance of our choices. Knowing the simple fact, that you can choose, means a lot.
"You always get to choose."
So that struck a chord.
I feel it's better that a parent or an older family member reads this book to or along-with the child. Snuggled together in a safe, comforting and loving atmosphere. I think that's how the author meant it to be read.
It's a very warm book. Simple. Short. With beautiful illustrations. And warm.
June 12, 2021
Amazing, the only book I've ever read specifically for my inside kids. Helps us feel validated and real. Every time I read Jade's books they bring life and hope. I've also met with her for peer counseling and know how much she really does care about inside kids (and outside ones). She is passionate about bringing healing and education to those who have so often been misunderstood and invalidated.
May 13, 2021
I have DID and I found the book and was very happy to share it with my little. It’s easy to understand and to the point. I recommend this book if you have littles as part of your DID system!
March 17, 2018
I was surprised to find this was such a short book, but it may be just the right length for young children. Some people have criticized the illustrations, saying they might be frightening for children. They didn't look to me as if they would frighten even young children. I don't know how helpful this book might be to young alters, but others say it could be very helpful to them so I hope that is true. The book is done in large print, which is probably geared to young children, but the large type is also helpful to older eyes such as mine.
August 23, 2020
🥰🥰🥰 tlc for my dear little ones... thank you, Jade Miller.
June 15, 2022
I don't have the words to truly explain how helpful this was. I can't thank Miller enough for putting this together in such a kind and gentle but informative way.
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January 13, 2016Title: A Children’s Self Help
“Dear Little Ones” by Jade Miller
Reviewed by T’s Blogging
12/20/2015
12:33 p.m.
An old parable reads, “There is no rulebook to parenting,” and while that holds true for some, at times parents find themselves in unchartered territories, which leaves them baffled. It is refreshing to stumble upon a book that can offer an understanding, as well as assist a child and their parent in discussing a topic such as Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID).
We can all agree that children suffer through so many things, seen and unseen. Yet, like adults they can pull information from countless areas to start the process of healing. And that is what Jade Miller’s, “Dear Little Ones” offer; it gives its readers an understanding, love, and the starting stages to healing.
Centered on the topic of DID, Miller creates a heroine who promises to protect the child along their journey. The book reiterates time and time again that what the child is experiencing is not their fault, which leads one to the understanding that this book should be used to reinforce conversations that have taken place prior to. The book also reminds the child of their value, and does this by speaking life into them, using phrases such as, “You are wonderful, you are beautiful….” It also offers words of encouragement and an explanations that often times is overlooked, forgotten about, or even hard for the adult to explain.
There is one issue a parent might have with this read…, the illustrations. Though the pictures assist in telling the story and are very lovely, when attacking a topic that can affect humans, and considering that this book is geared toward children, the visual should reflect individuals the child/reader can identify with. Since children are impressionable it is important that books, especially self-help books, offers the child options. On example I can point out would be on page 35 (the electronic version), perhaps several different nationalities and or genders could have been shown on this page, which enables or demonstrates that a “helper” can be male, female, African American, Hispanic, Japanese, or Caucasian. This allows the child to form a clearer view.
I give “Dear Little Ones” 4 out of 5 stars.
Happy Reading
T's Blogging
www.mcwpub.blogspot.com
“Dear Little Ones” by Jade Miller
Reviewed by T’s Blogging
12/20/2015
12:33 p.m.
An old parable reads, “There is no rulebook to parenting,” and while that holds true for some, at times parents find themselves in unchartered territories, which leaves them baffled. It is refreshing to stumble upon a book that can offer an understanding, as well as assist a child and their parent in discussing a topic such as Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID).
We can all agree that children suffer through so many things, seen and unseen. Yet, like adults they can pull information from countless areas to start the process of healing. And that is what Jade Miller’s, “Dear Little Ones” offer; it gives its readers an understanding, love, and the starting stages to healing.
Centered on the topic of DID, Miller creates a heroine who promises to protect the child along their journey. The book reiterates time and time again that what the child is experiencing is not their fault, which leads one to the understanding that this book should be used to reinforce conversations that have taken place prior to. The book also reminds the child of their value, and does this by speaking life into them, using phrases such as, “You are wonderful, you are beautiful….” It also offers words of encouragement and an explanations that often times is overlooked, forgotten about, or even hard for the adult to explain.
There is one issue a parent might have with this read…, the illustrations. Though the pictures assist in telling the story and are very lovely, when attacking a topic that can affect humans, and considering that this book is geared toward children, the visual should reflect individuals the child/reader can identify with. Since children are impressionable it is important that books, especially self-help books, offers the child options. On example I can point out would be on page 35 (the electronic version), perhaps several different nationalities and or genders could have been shown on this page, which enables or demonstrates that a “helper” can be male, female, African American, Hispanic, Japanese, or Caucasian. This allows the child to form a clearer view.
I give “Dear Little Ones” 4 out of 5 stars.
Happy Reading
T's Blogging
www.mcwpub.blogspot.com
October 2, 2015
An eARC was provided to me by the author in exchange for an honest review.
This review might possibly be longer than the book itself, but that’s the beauty of it. Because, you see, this book was not written for me. I have never heard of Dissociative Identity Disorder, but after reading this I’ve gained an idea of it. This book was written for children suffering with DID – and it succeeds in doing so.
Children don’t think the way adults do. This is seen as a problem by parents and teachers and other adults taking care of children who repeatedly say, “Why don’t children listen to me?!” The problem isn’t the child – the problem is how you speak to them, how you understand that their way of thinking isn’t the same as yours. This could be especially harder with children who have mental disorders, who can’t voice their feelings or completely understand what’s going on with themselves.
Jade Miller hits the nail in the head with this book.
Her writing is so simple, yet so powerful. This book wasn’t written for me but it still managed to strike a chord in my heart. I can only imagine how grateful children will be after reading this book. She starts out with “Dear little ones, I know things might be scary and confusing right now, but my name is Jade and I’m here to help.” This makes the reader feels safe, and things only get better from there. There are also some pretty great illustrations by Germán Zaninetti.
I highly recommend this book for readers of my review who know children or even have them going through DID. It’s a wonderful book and I hope this book gets into the hands of many children with DID.
Read the full review at Strange & Unorthodox!
October 22, 2015
**I received a copy of this book for free, in exchange for an honest review**
I’ll be honest and tell you that until being asked to review this book, I had never heard of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). So with me, Jade has accomplished one of her tasks with this book, to inform and educate people about the condition.
The book is aimed at children with Dissociative Identity Disorder, to help them understand what DID is, how it affects them, and to let them know that they are not alone and that nothing to do with the condition is their fault.
The book is quite short, but it contains a lot of useful inside knowledge of DID, that Jade wanted to pass on. It is written in a calming, relaxing manner and told directly to the reader by Jade. She writes beautifully and has added perfect illustrations that work well with the story.
I praise Jade for wanting to help those who are going through what she went through as a child. It’s nice to see someone with a positive approach using their experience to help others.
A fantastic book that I feel every parent of a child that suffers with DID should own and read with their son/daughter. This is a book that can be read over and over, especially when the child is feeling down.
www.whisperingstories.com
I’ll be honest and tell you that until being asked to review this book, I had never heard of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). So with me, Jade has accomplished one of her tasks with this book, to inform and educate people about the condition.
The book is aimed at children with Dissociative Identity Disorder, to help them understand what DID is, how it affects them, and to let them know that they are not alone and that nothing to do with the condition is their fault.
The book is quite short, but it contains a lot of useful inside knowledge of DID, that Jade wanted to pass on. It is written in a calming, relaxing manner and told directly to the reader by Jade. She writes beautifully and has added perfect illustrations that work well with the story.
I praise Jade for wanting to help those who are going through what she went through as a child. It’s nice to see someone with a positive approach using their experience to help others.
A fantastic book that I feel every parent of a child that suffers with DID should own and read with their son/daughter. This is a book that can be read over and over, especially when the child is feeling down.
www.whisperingstories.com
February 5, 2017
Really beautiful short book on DID. I am doing research into DID and this really helped me understand the mind frame of someone who has DID. Also, I feel I want to 'stay little forever'. We are not our thoughts, we can choose!
September 12, 2016
Awsome book to read to your littles (the younger parts in a system, of people with DID). Written especially for those with DID. Great book for a therapist/counselor to read to those with DID as well.
February 7, 2017
Such a great explanation for DID, helpful for the individual, family and professionals alike. I loved this book and use it often when working with DID patients
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