I posted on my FB page that I have DID. It takes a lot of energy to hide it, and hiding it for me, perpetuated the shame I felt about the abuse. It was so freeing to say this is what I have and no one dealing with this should have to be ashamed or stigmatized because they have done nothing wrong. I don't know what the consequences of my announcement will be. I'm scared that it could lead to me being judged and misunderstood, but that happens even when people don't know what's going on with me. Finally, I'm proud of who I am, and l love and care for my alters. I want people to know them. To me, they're like my family.