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(JD) · Feb 21, 2010, 03:18 PM

Part of "integration" is becoming aware of all of your parts' feelings and thoughts and reasonings and memories.
People who are DID do not have to integrate.
Many do not fully integrate and become as a "singleton" so to speak.
But becoming aware is a good thing: it's part of the healing process.
It will also help you live a smoother lifestyle.

Yes, by allowing each part to hear the others' stories, there will be tears and frustrations and who knows what else. (The human can respond in so many different ways!)
But if you can remember a very key thing:
That was then, this is now.
It's not happening now.
(This assumes you are safe, and not living in an abusive home!)

Take your time. Don't rush. Don't force information. Don't ask too many questions of yourself. Do ask the other aspects of yourself if it's okay to know ... and you'll be healing.