Me too. I had no idea. Later I read up on ego states and it helped me understand we all have them. They can just be different states with different memories or from a different era or with a particular expertise. My T told me he had a client who had an ego state who was outstanding at stocks and investing. (Hey, I want one of those!) I see myself as a collection of states, like a room full of 100 people (or 100 selves)--all different ages and appearances. Most of them are rather indistinct and "grayed out"--they are very much "me" and don't manifest as separate. But a few are more prominent and separate and stand out from the crowd--these are the ones who aren't as integrated with me. I was very much disturbed when I discovered the "non-me" male and was scared to tell my T because he would think I was not sane. But he reassured me it is normal and in fact is quite common to have a "protector" state. I do not have ego states who "take over" or that I "lose time" to, like in DID. Basically, I discovered that the psyche is a fascinating place and I try not to feel shame for creative ways my brain had of dealing with traumatic experiences.

Good luck to you griffin in this new direction in therapy.