It went well. My daughter listened and was empathic.

When I first mentioned little Billy in the closet (in my mind), she reacted with what had to be a cognitive brain cramp. She let me talk and I went on too much which made my little parts, esp. little Billy panic once we were back in the guest room.

The night before I left, we talked again. She asked some questions and was once again supportive and empathic. She has not shown any concerns about my watching my granddaughter. So all is well on that front.

My parts are still bobbing up in my mind--kind of like fish jumping out of the water! Like a kaliedoscope. Like a roulette wheel. I will be talking to T about containment on Friday. I need techniques better than the hand pinch. We have had too much pain. But at least it contains switching when it would be dangerous, physically (as in driving--although driving itself seems to serve as grounding all by itself) and relationally, as in not wanting Sandi or little Billy to seize executive control in social situations.

Thank you so much for your concern! It has helped me so much to know you guys were here if I needed you!