[onlymedid]

She had me write questions with my right hand and then answer with my left. Well, I thought she was off her rocker when she said that it is to help tap into the other side of my brain and allow the alters to speak. I never ever let them out for people, so I didn't think this would work, but it did.
I asked Beau how he was feeling today and he wrote "anxious", then I asked him why and he said "too many questions bout us" and lastly I asked why was there too many questions for him...he said "no ones business"
So, T said that she would rather I did the writing with her in case I got too anxious and so she can help me learn to calm myself without her there. I was already anxious, so we started deep breathing and I was able to calm down.
She told me I can try it if I want at home, but I don't think I will. I will just let him write what he wants here without questioning because when I do he gets angry and defensive.

Has anyone else ever tried the writing exercise before? What was your experience?

Thanks,
BJ

[Kiya]

yes! my youth counselor told me to try that. at first i got the same angry/defensive responses. but in time that changed and my little have written pages and pages... drawn some pictures, done projects. I've learned a lot about them and what they went through that way.
your brain has control over your dominant hand moreso than your non-dominant hand. that is why it works, you can get around the censoring part of your brain.

it can be emotional, but i keep a bunch of coloring books and crayons around to soothe. kiya

[wanttoheal]

That's way cool. I'm definitely going to ask T about it. Thanks for sharing!

[onlymedid]

That's cool, Kiya. I was not sure it would work, but when it did I was excited at first and then scared at what might be said. I am just going to do it with T for now and when I feel more comfortable I will do it at home.

Thanks!

BJ

[iamtwilight]

I tried this after reading your post and dang, was I surprised. I thought I had already settled a "fight" I had with one of my alters but she is still mad at me, even called me a "conniving little b*" - I don't know if I should take that seriously. One other alter was also a reluctant to share her feelings. The littles are very co-operative, however. I was glad to see that.

It does seem like a good way to communicate. I'm sorry it's not working for you right now. But all in time. Thanks for sharing.