No really, I am okay. When I was first diagnosed with DID, I was scared to death of what that meant for me and my life, but now three years later, I am okay. I am almost always co-conscious which is good because that means I don't lose time as much as I used to. I have alters that I prefer to be than others, but all of my alters play a role in keeping me healthy. DID is not as scary as it once was now that I know it isn't what Hollywood portrays it to be. I am thankful for that knowledge. I am thankful that DID was just a very creative way for me as little girl to survive abuse and still thrive. I am okay.
On another subject I saw a promo for a new movie called Unitard. I am annoyed by the name of this movie. In the clip, the actors said, "It is the combination of unity and, well, you know 'tard." I try hard to teach my student not to use the "R" word, and now popular culture makes it seem okay. This frustrates me. The trailer for this movie was painful to watch - it looks incredibly poorly written. I hope it tanks and that not many of my students will watch it. Yuck and boo to the producers who think the R word is funny.
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I am also starting to get to the place of co-conscious. I have to say it's a nice place to be at. Has taken a lot of HARD work though. Amazing what we learn about ourselves, and being DID when we are ready to tackle it. It's a journey that I think really opens a whole new world for people, at least that is how it was for me.
(((HUGS))) So glad you are doing well! I happen to have a brother who is the "R" word. I hate that word as well. To me the "R" word is no different that using the "N" word or the "F" word to describe a certain population. Thanks for providing the link to the commentary. Take care!
I love your writing style and the calmness with which you write about a disorder that sounds like it must be confusing and disturbing for you.
I don't have DID but have my own issues and coping mechanisms.
You sound like you're in a safe place now and have the time and space to heal. You are a survivor and your words are inspirational.
Thank you for sharing your story with others.
It is great that you are feeling better about your diagnosis and that you are seeing improvement. I truly believe we see a huge improvement when we can accept it rather that fight, or ward against it.
I hate the R word.
I like the way you write about your journey with DID.
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