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Why do some alters stay hidden?

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Sometimes parts stay hidden because they are not clear about where they are or whether the system is a safe place to be. They may not feel safe being known…

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Why do alters have different ages?

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Although in some cases alters do age over time, their ages often reflect when they developed. Many parts formed during specific periods of life and remain organized around that developmental…

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Why do some alters sabotage things?

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

What may look like sabotage to you may be viewed by another alter as protecting the system. For example, you agree to go on a date with someone you’ve known…

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Why do some alters act like the abuser?

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Some alters act like the abuser because they are trying to protect the system using the only model they learned. If harmful or controlling behavior was what they were exposed…

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Why do some alters act like children?

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Some alters act like children because, developmentally, they are. They often formed around the age they appear to be and did not continue to mature with the body. Additional factors…

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Why do alters have different personalities?

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Alters can have different personalities because they developed through different experiences and memories, which shape how each part understands the world. They also often take on different roles within the…

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Why are my alters so different from each other?

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Alters are not always dramatically different from each other, but they can be. When they are, it is usually because they developed through different experiences and hold different memories. These…

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Why do my alters want opposite things?

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Alters develop through different experiences, which shape their beliefs, priorities, and sense of what is safe. Because of this, it is common for parts to want very different—or even opposite—things.…

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Q&A Directory for Understanding Parts & Internal Roles

  • Post author:Alicia Polk

Why are my alters so different from each other? Why do alters have different ages? Why do alters have different personalities? Why do my alters want opposite things? Why do…

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