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Originally Posted by Willowtrees
One thing I dont understand is, I didnt have alters as a kid. I went through abuse that probably made me dissociative, yes. But alters as their own distinct people didnt show up until I was 18, after a very traumatic event. So why cant there be an original for me? I understand structural dissociation. I just dont understand why its so set in stone.
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Hi Willowtrees,
I also didn't start noticing my alters until age 18 after a sexually traumatic experience. It could be that you've always had the alters, but just weren't aware of them. Truth be told, no one knows your own mind better than you do. Therapy can help, but even therapists are guessing at best. My advice is to see a therapist, but also do your own research.
You already seem to be aware of your alters and why they exist, so you're off to a great start! Your theory of the gay man seem to be spot on, and prove you already know a lot about yourself. Good luck with this journey to self discovery... It's a doozy ;-)