@pnathan it's not really a DID thing. Like we don't black out most of the time. It's more of a coping mechanism. This is actually how we feel most comfortable, but getting there was way more uncomfortable this time.

We are okay, but we really appreciate you checking in :3

@spiderrobotpig ok. that's v. good! i was a close friend to a multiple for ***years*** until they integrated. very traumatic for *them*.

if you ever want to email & talk with a semi-stranger who is relatively comfortable around multiplicity, my email is on my website, linked in bio.

@pnathan Thank you very much.

Integration is actually worse for us, it seems. But we will definitely keep that in mind

@spiderrobotpig once you're in the land of multiples, I think the rules are left far, far behind. Last time I scanned the literature, I dunno if it was even ack'd as a thing by many of the counseling professionals. I really don't think I'd advocate for integration.... or not... without a *lot* of listening. And I'm not a counselor: just a regular guy online.

@pnathan *nodnod*

It's a complex subject. But having been on both sides, this is more comfy. And worst case we'll just defragment again and become a singlet, or something less chaotic.

It comes in waves for us.

But now we slep

@spiderrobotpig slep good.