Comment by Nan on 29 Jun 2010 at 2:41 pm

I am scared. By reading your book, I realize how similar our systems are. I never thought of guiding our therapist as to how I think things might progress a little easier without too much trauma on the younger ones and without instigation those that act out. do you think I should tell my therapist about your book and try to discuss it with him? I really need your advice on this. Maybe I can move the therapy along and not feel so traumatized as I become aware of the new parts. Does this make any sense?

Nan

Dear Nan,

Yes, you make perfect sense. I think you should share with your therapist that you read my story so that he may help you better understand what you are experiencing. I believe you are brave to finish reading my story, and may need support to understand your own personal system and how your alters are functioning. I wasn’t able to read any books on my illness during therapy. I tried once, but I felt too overwhelmed and stopped. I can’t imagine what you may be going through. Please call your therapist for advice. During my therapy, I shared almost everything with my therapist. Don’t be afraid. Your therapist will be there for you. It’s his job to help sort this out and help in your journey.

Though each of us is unique, all multiples have common threads that are similar. We each have been abused and our alters were created to help us survive through dissociating our pain. That dissociation helps in the short term, but not the long term.

Wishing you a safe journey as your healing continues.

Karen