Hi Marilyn,

I think _Sky has said all that needs to be said to explain a basic view of DID. I certainly couldn't do it better. I do believe that more than just one person in a family could be DID if the abuse/trauma level is high and affects all the children - for example in cult-abuse.

You can't fix anyone and it is wise to limit contact if he is not safe. If you do choose to keep a phone friendship then be sure to put down some boundaries of what you will and will not accept while talking and keep them. I had to do that when my alcoholic brother would call. I refused to take calls in the middle of the night or if he got abusive in his language.

Anyone with DID is a person filled with pain and bad experiences they have had a hard time dealing with. Many of us who are DID have a hard time being friends with others because issues can come up unexpectedly and make problems. I guess you must do what you feel is best and go from there. I wish you well.

Leslie and her Pixies