As an informative part of DID education, the original article lists descriptions of the kinds of insiders you will find in a Dissociative System.
It’s a thorough list, but not exhaustive.
- Who do you see of your system in this list?
- Who will you need to meet now that you have learned about these different possibilities?
- How much do you relate?
It may feel a bit overwhelming, but if those insiders are there, they are there for a reason, and that makes them important. Take the time to meet your people, and honor them for the work they did and the help they offered in your survival of the unthinkable.
Remember, talking with each other internally — that ol’ internal communication process — is essential for healing. And, you gotta know they are there before you can start talking with them.
Look for your inner people — you’ll find them!
I wish you the best in your journey.
Warmly,
Kathy
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I’m on this page
https://www.discussingdissociation.com/2013/12/20-types-of-dissociative-splits-2/
and there is supposed to be an article, but there isn’t. There is only a list of related articles and comments. Where is the article — please?
Hi Clare,
Here is the correct link: http://www.discussingdissociation.com/2009/08/20-types-of-dissociative-splits/
My apologies — you are at a reblog page. I’m working to correct those pages, but just haven’t gotten them all fixed yet! Sorry for the confusion.
You’ll also find this article, for right now, on the Home Page. It’s one of the featured articles at the moment.
Thanks for your interest, and I appreciate your question.
Warmly,
Kathy
I just had a situation where something happened and all chaos ensued. The Controller took hostage the next oldest adult who had just agreed to do therapy with T. Sometime later (all this in the last three calendar months, time does not correlate to me inside) as I was driving home, I thought I heard the voice of the one taken hostage. I asked if it was she. I heard Shhhh! The next thing I know “I” am in the passenger seat (so to speak- from my vantage point) of my own car; I look over and see a new insider driving. She winks at me. I asked Who are you? She said You had a an opening in staffing, as it were. She winked again and drove off in a flurry as if my car were sporty instead of a truck. I sighed, accepting the enevitable, sat back and ‘enjoyed’ the ride. I mean, what else can one do?! Since then I started a new medication and ALL my insiders are gone. It is SO weird. It’s just me and myself (that critical voice all people have). Well, The Controller has made a few appearances and is still controlling what I am allowed to say, and one night one of my littles came over (?!) for dinner… and that’s it! I don’t have any Luke’s any more, I don’t know myself… am I even a multiple anymore???! I’m so confused. I’ve not been alone in my own head in ten years (when I started learning that I was dissociated and that others were taking control for me when I got overwhelmed). I still have their urges and compulsions… But no one to talk those things over with. Really strange and empty.
Kiya et none :/