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Author: Alicia Polk

This author has written 233 articles
Read more about the article I’ve Been Building the Free CommuniDID Membership for You

I’ve Been Building the Free CommuniDID Membership for You

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

The FREE CommuniDID membership you've asked for is officially open! I’ve been building additional DID, OSDD, and complex trauma resources to complement the videos and information already available on CommuniDID.

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What Do You Do If You Try to Hold a System Meeting and Nobody Comes?

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

“I tried the daily system meeting you talked about in a video, but hardly any parts showed up when I tried.”—YouTube comment So, what do you do if you try…

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Read more about the article How Environmental Cues Can Influence Switching in DID and OSDD

How Environmental Cues Can Influence Switching in DID and OSDD

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Learn how contextual cues such as places, people, music, and activities may influence switching or bring different DID or OSDD parts closer to the front.

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Read more about the article The Hidden Energy Cost of Hypervigilance

The Hidden Energy Cost of Hypervigilance

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Learn why constant threat monitoring from hypervigilance uses mental resources and can leave you exhausted, even when you haven’t done much physically.

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Read more about the article Trauma Bonds Are Evidence of Your Determination to Survive

Trauma Bonds Are Evidence of Your Determination to Survive

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Learn why trauma bonds can form with abusive caregivers and how attachment, hope, distress, and relief can help maintain these powerful bonds.

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Read more about the article Recovering from System Collapse: Don’t Rush Recovery

Recovering from System Collapse: Don’t Rush Recovery

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If pushing through has always been how you handle difficult things, you may instinctively approach recovery the same way. But system collapse requires something different.

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Read more about the article One Simple Way to Show Your Headmates They Matter

One Simple Way to Show Your Headmates They Matter

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Many parts learned early that their wants and opinions didn't matter. One surprisingly simple everyday practice can begin challenging that message.

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Read more about the article How to Use Your Mind to Help Your Body Feel Safer

How to Use Your Mind to Help Your Body Feel Safer

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Learn how mental safety signals can help your nervous system recognize when you’re not in immediate danger, including practical ways to reduce urgency.

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What do I do if a blind alter wants to front? How do I keep her safe, will she even be blind?

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

[Redacted] is completely blind in our inner world, and seems to negatively effect our eyesight when she passively influences. She shows interest in fronting, but we don't know the first…

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Read more about the article Was Emotional Numbing Protecting You?

Was Emotional Numbing Protecting You?

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Learn why emotional numbing can develop after trauma, how it may have helped you survive, and why understanding its protective role can support healing.

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