Shirley Ardell Mason (January 25, 1923 – February 26, 1998) was an American art teacher who was reputed to have dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder). Her life was purportedly described, with adaptations to protect her anonymity, in 1973 in the book Sybil, subtitled The True Story of a Woman Possessed by 16 Separate Personalities. Two films of the same name were made, one released in 1976 and the other in 2007. Both the book and the films used the name Sybil Isabel Dorsett to protect Mason's identity, though the 2007 remake stated Mason's name at its conclusion.
Mason's diagnosis and treatment under Cornelia B. Wilbur have been criticized, with allegations that Wilbur manipulated or possibly misdiagnosed Mason.
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Some of their strengths
Shirley Ardell Mason has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Idealistic, Altruistic, Strong, Honest, Friendly, and Extroverted.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Shirley Ardell Mason is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who seems to identify with family, heritage and ancestry.
Constant and Serious
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Shirley Ardell Mason well know them as someone who can be determined, unmoving, and firm, like a rock or a high mountain.
Ambitious and Forceful
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Shirley Ardell Mason as someone who is ambitious, hard-working, determined, and intelligent.
A person who has a knack for identifying opportunities, has amazing concentration and focus, who can work independently, who likes starting new things, and who is somewhat of an intellectual.
Communicative and Intelligent
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Shirley Ardell Mason is someone who tends to have a desire to communicate with others, either verbally, through written form, or otherwise, and to have a knack for understanding art, beauty, and aesthetics.
They are also someone who is calm, comforting, and stable, and who loves stability and being a good friend and loyal partner.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Shirley Ardell Mason tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Shirley Ardell Mason's challenges
While Shirley Ardell Mason has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Shirley Ardell Mason can be Stubborn, Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, Idle, Complicated, Brusque, and Relentless.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Shirley Ardell Mason's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Shirley Ardell Mason must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs.
Relentless and Inflexible
Shirley Ardell Mason is someone who can be relentless, obsessive, and inflexible, who can be confrontational with work colleagues, can have difficulty communicating feelings and be somewhat reclusive, and who can be self-destructive, overindulgent, and extravagant.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Shirley Ardell Mason also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
