it allows me to "see" the good in others first.... and the negatives hardly at all

it has allowed me to meet some of the most unique, talented people in the world, because I am not afraid of their "hangups" so will approach them, when others without a mental illness would be "afraid" because they do not understand

it allows me to feel the extremes in life - extreme fun joy, wonder and love - and that is "worth" the flip side...

it allows me to "experience" life as a child at times.. because with DID.. sometimes.. I am...

it allows me to enjoy many different hobbies, styles of clothes... and tastes.. again due to alters....

it allows me to really relate to my 23 year old son, as.. well his age group... allowing for a greater understanding of him.. again alters..

with alters, I am never alone...