I have a rage-full alter that I have had all my life. He is to the right of me and will move forward when he feels needed. But he doesn't talk. He reacts. I have an angry alter who will talk but once I have gone past the anger than my rage alter steps forward. I am sometimes unsure that I will remain if I allow him to take over completely. So I will leave if I think he is getting the better of me. It does comfort me to know that he is there and I know he is there to protect me. Is it common to have alters that don't speak? That just react.