Ep 4. New Memories

Many Sides of Jane follows the life of Jane Hart, a woman struggling with dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly known as multiple personality disorder. In season 1 episode 4 titled "New Memories," Jane is faced with a dilemma as her alter, Jaden, tries to create new memories without her knowledge.

The episode begins with Jane feeling uneasy and unable to remember certain events from the previous evening. She becomes concerned when her partner, Kendra, mentions that she had been acting unusually and had made plans that they never discussed. Jane's alter, Jaden, has been active and creating new memories without her knowledge.

Jaden, the protector alter, has created a new alter, "Little Jane," to deal with the trauma that Jane has experienced in the past. Jaden believes that Little Jane can help Jane cope with her childhood trauma, but Jane is hesitant because she fears losing control and not remembering important events in her life.

Meanwhile, Jane is invited to speak at a conference on DID and is nervous about opening up to strangers about her struggles. She confides in her therapist, Karen, about Jaden's actions and the creation of Little Jane. Karen warns Jane about the dangers of alter creation and suggests that she seek the advice of other DID experts.

As the conference begins, Jane is introduced to other individuals with DID who have found ways to live with their alters peacefully. She also meets Dr. Charles, a renowned expert on DID who encourages her to face her fears and embrace her alters. Jane is hesitant at first, but after a heart-to-heart conversation with her alters, she decides to open up to the conference attendees.

In the end, Jane realizes that creating new alters is not the answer to her problems and that she must confront her past trauma to move forward. She decides to work with Dr. Charles to create a treatment plan that will help her integrate her alters and face her childhood trauma.

Overall, "New Memories" is a poignant and emotional episode that deals with the complexities of living with DID. It highlights the importance of seeking professional help and facing your fears in order to heal from past trauma.