thanks elysium for the validation, i was so afraid everyone would say "yeah they're right, now get the heck out of here" - though i knew instinctively that this is where people support each other, and don't judge and make rash decisions based on something that was said in a rather delirious like state (which i was in after the switch - and mixed in with many others who are unknown to me - it was crowded lol).

i believe therapists (real, REAL psychotherapists) would know more, others with PTSD/other survivors of trauma have reported that their therapist suspects DID. psychologists have a lot more knowledge of this and it has always been a psychologist who has diagnosed me. one even totally _knew_ about other parts - and i thought i had hidden it well.

meh. yeah, these people just don't get it!

thank you all for your support, it's always good to see it and see that people care. and i did some introspection here that proved that i will not let them define who i am anymore. i know what's going on and them telling otherwise isn't going to change that (though i hoped so a bit at first.. *hides head in shame*)

hugs to all of you

twilight