This may not apply to you, but when I was first sorting out my system there were parts that covered other parts. Which made it impossible to see the hidden parts. Of course it was for the hidden ones safety. It took time and patience and safety to allow my system to relax and trust enough to show all parts. In fact there could still be some parts that I don't know. I've learned to never say that I know everybody. I've been fooled about that a couple of times. I've learned to just be curious.

I totally have a part that shows up when I am in danger (real or perceived). Other people tell me she is intimidating and scary. She comes and goes pretty quickly because the rest prefer to not do things her way. As I have become more co-conscious, I can tap into her boundary keeping before she has to erupt and back people down.