Ya know, Complic8d,
I used to just want the littles inside to SHUT UP. I wanted to be able to live my grown-up life without them. I wanted to be "over it" and not to have to "deal" with it.
That drove me just about crazy - on top of being DID!
They got very upset with me about being ignored and told to shutup.
I think they HAVE to be heard or things get worse and worse.
The nicer I treat them, the easier it is to get along with them.
Hugs, I know it's not easy.