Posted by Pfinstegg on September 20, 2004, at 16:44:46
In reply to Re: Daisy and Aphrodite » Pfinstegg, posted by Aphrodite on September 20, 2004, at 14:43:11
Nothing you have said sounds strange to me! I've also been learning that part of having an ego state disorder is that the different parts of us really do resent the other parts, and get very angry if they don't have as much time with the T as they want, or if they feel that their feelings aren't validated. The adult me sometimes feels that the younger parts are ruining her life. One time I practically shouted at my T, "get RID of her!" (meaning the abused girl). My T constantly reminds me to be kind to the younger parts- to try to nurture them and understand their pain and terror. When I remember to do that, I do feel quite a bit calmer. Strangely, even after all this time, it's not at all natural or automatic to do that.
One thing continues to amaze me: how do these Ts DO it? It must be so hard for them to know who is talking at a given moment, and each part needs something different said to her. I really admire their tremendous patience, and the skills they have.
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