System Communication Cheat Sheet

Recognize and Respond to Internal Messages

If you live with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), OSDD, or complex trauma, you know how confusing system communication can feel. Is that sudden emotion yours—or coming from a part? Was that “intrusive thought” really a message? The System Communication Cheat Sheet gives you a simple, practical guide to recognizing the different ways parts communicate and how to respond with curiosity and care.

What You’ll Learn

  • 6 common forms of internal communication—beyond just words

  • How to recognize emotions, sensations, or actions as possible messages from parts

  • Gentle, practical tips for responding without judgment

  • Quick prompts you can use anytime to check in with your system

Why It Matters

Early in recovery, many systems discount their communication because it doesn’t feel “real.” This cheat sheet helps you notice and validate those subtle signals so you can strengthen trust, reduce confusion, and improve cooperation inside.

Get your free System Communication Cheat Sheet today and start building safer, clearer connections within your system.