There are degrees of disociation disorder short of did. I too have parts who are to manage certain things or who are to be protected. I too have lost oodles of time. For me the label is not important but the fact that inside we all need to learn to see, hear and value eachother. For example, I have a part still who feels like the only way to keep us safe is to beat us into quiet. If we are quiet then we are less subject to harm. The trick for me at least is realizing that the parts all have a roll and need respect. My little kid is funny. She is the one who hoards toys and bought a huge red wagon recently. Gave the wagon to a friend who does daycare as she can haul 6 kids in it.

Hope this helps.