This is what it’s really like to live with multiple personality disorder — and 24 alter egos
Cameron West, who has lived with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), shares his experiences of managing 24 alter egos stemming from childhood trauma. His wife, Rikki, played a crucial role in supporting him and their family through his mental health challenges. West's memoir, 'First Person Plural,' has been reissued with a new epilogue that updates readers on his life and family dynamics.
- ▪Cameron West revealed that his DID was rooted in childhood sexual abuse by his grandmother.
- ▪West's wife, Rikki, helped manage his breakdown and supported their family through his 24 alters.
- ▪His memoir, 'First Person Plural,' was a bestseller and has been reissued with a new epilogue.
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Mental Health This is what it’s really like to live with multiple personality disorder — and 24 alter egos By Eric Spitznagel Published May 30, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Cameron West, who lives with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), revealed childhood sexual abuse by his grandmother. Rikki, West’s wife, helped manage his breakdown and supported their family through his 24 alters. West’s 1999 book, “First Person Plural,” a bestseller, is reissued with a new epilogue. Cameron West’s eyes go somewhere else for a moment. He’s sitting beside his wife of 45 years, Rikki, in the middle of a conversation about a morning more than 30 years ago.
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