Why Realizing You Were Traumatized Can Trigger Grief
One aspect of the recovery journey that surprises people with DID and OSDD is grief. There is grief that often accompanies better understanding of what happened growing up. Grief can…
Can Trauma Cause Grief
Can Trauma Cause Grief (Even Without Loss in the Usual Sense)? Yes, trauma can cause grief. Death is not the only cause of grief. Grief is the result of many…
Why Does Grief Feel So Complicated in DID?
Grief can feel especially complicated in DID because different parts (with their different experiences) may have very different feelings about the same loss. Parts will grieve different things to different…
Why Does Grief Show Up During Healing?
Grief often shows up during healing because you are finally beginning to recognize what happened, what was lost, and how much you had to survive. When people are focused on…
How Should I Cope with Grief for “Who I Might Have been”?
Grief for “who you might have been” is common after trauma, especially when you begin to realize how much you lost, missed, or had to survive. It can help to…
Why Do Life Transitions Bring Up Grief in DID?
Life transitions often bring up grief because they involve change, endings, uncertainty, and loss. Even positive and wanted change often involves some loss. Life changes such as moving, getting married,…
Contents of Grief in DID
Grief in DID Why grief shows up in DID in layered, recurring, and sometimes unexpected ways. Core Concepts: Can Trauma Cause Grief Why Realizing You Were Traumatized Can Trigger Grief…
Why Does Realizing what Happened Create Grief in Dissociative Systems?
Realizing what happened can create grief in dissociative systems because previously unrecognized experiences and losses are now in awareness. When events are dissociated, their emotional impact may be held separately…
Why Does Grief Sometimes Feel Disconnected or Distant in Dissociative Systems?
Grief can feel disconnected or distant in dissociative systems because different parts may hold emotional experiences separately. If the part that carries grief is not close to the front, the…
Why Does Grief Increase as Awareness of DID Increases?
Grief can increase as awareness of DID increases because you may become more aware of experiences, losses, and impacts that were previously less accessible (behind dissociative barriers). As dissociation decreases…