[allthegirls6]

my little ones have got dollies and coulouring in books. Do other people help their small ones in this way. Im just wondering. Ive never spoken to others with the same issues as myself

Not really, audrey, but I have two daughters of my own and will often play with them. At times that is when what I call "baby" can come out, especially for really silly physical stuff, but she doesn't get out much. Little Caroline is more serious and worries about things so she doesn't play much. I have realised (only very recently) that she comes out when I am scared or stressed, particularly in dealings with others. Having talked to my counsellor about all this for the first time this week, it's something she wants me to work on - letting my younger self have fun. However, I'm not even sure that I have DID - it's not been diagnosed for me. I just am recognising these different ways of behaving and giving them their identities.
Caroline

[allthegirls6]

Im feeling a bit silly about this post now as lots of people have viewed but no one has answered. Its just that the dolls and books are such a big part of my little ones lives and I wondered if anyone else was the same. I have to plan the time that lets them play and it can be hard.

There are 4 others with me, 2 babies, a 6 year old and a girl of 13. Its so very hard sometimes to take care of all there needs. I desperatley want them to have others to talk to but Im not sure of the protocols here. They all have their own names, should I just let them come forward. Thats what I would really like to do. Im a bit uncertain.

[Fuzzybear]

Hi audrey,
Like Caroline, I haven't been dxd with DID. However I discovered a very hurt "inner child" in therapy, who I named Lucy. I am not sure how old she is.... I think her age probably varies (I have recently been thinking that cuz of some stuff that has been happening ....) I have bought her some stuffies and colouring books and other stuff!

Take care,
Fuzzy

I'm not sure there are protocols. When Little Caroline has needed to speak here, she has just come out and done it. Similarly in chat; in fact I have been known to switch mid chat - which must be confusing for some others! I wouldn't worry too much, Audrey; just let your littles come out and meet up with others here.
Little Caroline is about 9, and Baby must be 4 or 5 I think but I'm not sure.

[kimmydawn]

audrey, you'll get used to the many views with little replies. alot of ppl from other forums view to offer support when they can, and when they understand. don't worry about that one! your post is not silly!

we have coloring books, blankets and stuffies (stuffed animals). the favorite stuffed animal right now is a huge black bear with a red ribbon and is used to comfort. one child really likes to explore and find shells and look for diamond rocks and things of that nature. it's precious.

the children haven't been close recently. i think it's because i'm doing some really yuck stuff in therapy.

i don't know how many are here. i do know that there are children and adult...just don't know how many. it seems that insiders are very protective and hidden. i'm trying to learn in t how to listen to them better so that things will work more smoothly. i don't listen well...to anything or anybody. my mind races too much.

i know that there are insiders who's names it feels i've always known of. then there are others who aren't as defined (i can't think of a good word to explain). i've realized recently that not only do i get alot of internal grief, i get alot of internal help that i've become very dependent on.

that's about where i'm at i've been dx'ed DID for 3 yrs now? work is slow as it's taken time to trust and for things to begin to come out.

be safe! i love your posts...don't ever hesitate.

kd

[allthegirls6]

Im Allison and Im only a baby. I got a dolly called Rosie and she is a knitted dolly. Oh how I love her and all the days and all the nights im giving her kisses and cuddles. IAudrey helps me to keep her sorted and this week Audrey helped me to give Rosie new wooly hair as he old hair had cgot all messy and old looking. I talk to my dolly and give her lots of love. My mummy gave me my dolly. My mummy is not my real mum. Instead my mummy is the lady Audrey goes to see in Therapy. My mummy gives my kisses and cuddles and wraps me up in a blanket and my mummy listens to what I have to say. My mummy gives me lots of love. I like talking to people but dont like any shouting or any hurting. I not got stong enough to be dealing with that. I only want good things to happen to people

[kimmydawn]

it's good to meet you. i like your mummy and i don't even know her

i'm glad you came to say "hi" and tell us about your dolly. she sounds very way cool!

[Monty_girl]

Hey audrey, I've got a ton of toys. And since the body doesn't have any kids of it's own, all the toys are ours. Got many dolls and stuffies. Plus barbies, hotwheels, coloring books and Polly pockets ( a few doll houses). Got some stuff to play with outside as well. Think I need a room just for all the toys. Plus I've got like blankets and speical pillows. Sometimes my boys get upset because the girls mix their toys in with their's. But it's all good.

[allthegirls6]

Thank you very much. Im glad you like the sound of my mummy. She is a nice lady and Im a lucky baby to have her to talk to.

Where do you all get all your cute pictures that you add. The yellow man waving is so pretty and hes making me laugh.

Ive been waving back at him.

I wish you could see my dolly, shes the best dolly in the world. When I feel cold she gives me a heat and I got a soft spot in my heart for Rosie cos shes so easy to be with and alweays wants to be with me. I dont like shouting.

Hi Allison
Your mummy sounds nice. She sounds like Ruth that I go to see but Ruth only gives me hugs if I ask or if I am very sad. But she holds my hand when I am scared and she thinks it is really good that I am here.
I'm bigger than you I am 9. I have to help make things OK for people. I get scared and sad lots but people here are telling me I am OK. That's nice of thema nd kind even tho I don't think I am.
Little Caroline

[allthegirls6]

Monty girl, Im so happy you got dolls and toys too. Oh its good to hear that. I onl;y got dolls, colouring in books, some angels, and modeling clay.

[allthegirls6]

Caroline, you sound like a nice big girl. It must be good to be getting hugs and your hand held by Ruth. You dont sound bad to me. I like your pretty girl picture.

Thank you audrey.
You sound nice too.
What sort of dress does your dollyhave?
I don't have dollies, but big caroline makes quilts and sometimes I cuddle up in them to feel safe. She put a picture of her special star quilt in the gallery. That makes me feel good when I cuddle in it or lie on it.
I have safe places too but sometimes I can't get there in my head. Do you have any special safe places?
LC

hi i is deedee. i is 4. persn got me an vicki papr crans pla do an sizerz an a yelo blancet. vicki saz i dont spel gud. she want to help i saz no. is my tim owt.
i got paynt to. wish i hav al the toyz yu has. litl by litl saz persin.
by by deedee

[shadowdancer]

your person is right, deedee...little by little is the way to go, b/c if you had lots of stuff all at one time, how would you decide what to play with first? i think your spelling is just fine deedee, we can understand you.

welcome to audrey and allison. Allison, your dollie sounds beautiful. i wish that i had a beautiful dollie like yours. you will find lots of friends on here... LC is very very sweet even though she doesn't think so. Vicki and deedee are really nice too. In fact, everyone who has posted here is nice and more besides. so we look forward to hearing more about you!

(((((((((((((audrey and allison))))))))))))))))))

welcome, keep posting!

-shadow

Hello deedee.
I think you spell just fine.
I know what you are saying.
I think it is good to have a few things at a time. Too many is not good.
Yellow is my favourite colour - I would like to see your yellow blanket.
I like to go play with other people's toys too. Can you do that?
Little Caroline

[allthegirls6]

Hello, Rosie has a blue and white check dress with big buttons and she has red woolly hair now. I ove her and she is very worm and culldy. She makes me feel safe and loved. My Mummy gave me her and my mummy says she loves me. Its very nice and always makes me smile.

[Fuzzybear]

"I don't like shouting"
Me neither

I dont share my toys much. A big girl broke my trike.

I have a few dollies but I have to hide them in drawers.

lucy