Altered Realities: Love, Trauma, and a Broken System

“I didn’t realize how bad it was because we were living it…”

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In this raw and groundbreaking memoir, Altered Realities: Love, Trauma, and a Broken System, Robyn Maciejewski exposes the devastating psychological impact of childhood trauma on her partner, Brian—and their relationship.​

   

As a speech-language pathologist specializing in trauma’s effects on cognition, Robyn offers a unique perspective on navigating the unknown. Her vivid account begins when Brian’s cryptic behavioral shifts lead to a shocking psychiatric diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder. With unflinching honesty, she shares harrowing details of amnesia, rage, and even homicidal thoughts, culminating in a desperate fight for trauma-informed psychiatric care.​

   

This is a story of rage, denial, and resilience—a journey through the darkest moments of trauma and the profound strength of love. Robyn’s unwavering determination to remember the man she fell in love with, despite the storm of his past, is both heartbreaking and inspiring.​

   

Through Robyn’s eyes, we see the urgent need for trauma-informed care and the devastating consequences when it’s missing. Trauma and Relationships is not just a memoir—it’s a call to action and a testament to hope.