If I may share my experience with my other parts of me........

When they have come to me, I meet them with anxiousness at first, because I don't understand who or what they are.

It IS discerning at first and I want to disconnect from them and not be there.

They ARE a part of me and they have a reason and a purpose.

It may not be what feels good but the peace comes when you welcome that part and let them be who they are and what they are.

In my experience the stress and anxiousness and the alcohol have come from denying who and what they are were and are now.

I've had parts of me come to me and take my hand (internally) or just be in a safe place with me.

They did become a part of me (integrate with me) and it's like co consciousness with them.

Not sure if that makes sense. Just wanted to say that.

(((KB))).