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Author: Alicia Polk

This author has written 181 articles
Read more about the article Can Alters Be Older than the Body?

Can Alters Be Older than the Body?

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Why some DID/OSDD systems have “older” alters — how they form, the needs they meet, and why their wisdom supports the system’s healing.

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Read more about the article Should You Tell Your Employer About Your DID?

Should You Tell Your Employer About Your DID?

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Should you disclose DID/OSDD at work? Learn when disclosure helps, how to handle HR and privacy, and ways to correct common misconceptions.

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Read more about the article A Subtle Sign That Healing Has Begun

A Subtle Sign That Healing Has Begun

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Why hearing alters or finding notes signals healing in DID — how system communication shows reduced dissociation and recovery progress.

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Read more about the article Workplace Accommodations for DID Systems

Workplace Accommodations for DID Systems

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Wondering how the ADA protects employees with DID or OSDD? This video explains your rights to privacy and accommodations, plus examples of what support can look like at work.

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Read more about the article Can Parents With DID Safely Raise Kids?

Can Parents With DID Safely Raise Kids?

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Is it safe to parent with DID? This video addresses concerns, explores custody challenges, and highlights how dissociative systems prioritize children’s well-being.

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ADA Rights You Might Not Know You Have

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Do you have to disclose DID or OSDD at work? This video explains your ADA privacy rights and what to consider if asked by a manager or coworker.

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Read more about the article Why Your System Is Ignoring You

Why Your System Is Ignoring You

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Wondering why your alters or parts aren’t talking back? This video explains six common reasons for blocked system communication and what might be happening inside.

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Read more about the article Are You Legally Protected at Work If You Have DID?

Are You Legally Protected at Work If You Have DID?

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Does the ADA cover mental health conditions? This video explains how DID, OSDD, and other psychiatric disabilities are protected under U.S. law.

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Read more about the article Why Therapists Often Miss DID: 4 Common Reasons

Why Therapists Often Miss DID: 4 Common Reasons

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Discover four reasons therapists often miss DID or OSDD — from lack of training to misconceptions — and what this means for survivors in therapy.

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Read more about the article Why Every Part Is Important (LEGO Metaphor Continued)

Why Every Part Is Important (LEGO Metaphor Continued)

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Every part of a DID system holds resources the whole needs. This video uses a Lego metaphor to show how cooperation turns differences into shared strengths.

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