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Posted by muffled on March 9, 2006, at 11:20:38
I was talking to my inside Kid last night and I suddenly realized that the kid I was talking to was NOT the same as the regular kid. It was creepy. I now realize that this Kids been around before and mebbe its just my regular kid but in a different mood. I will ask eventually but I don't want to right now. The 'other' kid doesn't seem to have much feelings associated with her compared to the other. It was quite shocking when I realized the big difference.
Has anyone else noticed this with their inside kids?
Thanks for any replies.
Muffled
Posted by Tamar on March 11, 2006, at 17:12:03
In reply to Question re:inside kids, posted by muffled on March 9, 2006, at 11:20:38
> I was talking to my inside Kid last night and I suddenly realized that the kid I was talking to was NOT the same as the regular kid. It was creepy. I now realize that this Kids been around before and mebbe its just my regular kid but in a different mood. I will ask eventually but I don't want to right now. The 'other' kid doesn't seem to have much feelings associated with her compared to the other. It was quite shocking when I realized the big difference.
Sounds as if the second kid has as much right to be there as the first. Are they different ages? What else is different about them? At the moment I have three I try to talk to (but the 8 year-old is curled up in a corner and won’t talk).
> Has anyone else noticed this with their inside kids?
I think the three of them were easily identifiable when I first recognised them. But I can imagine there could be others.
And maybe the other one is more in evidence since you’ve been doing therapy. Maybe it’s another part of you who has emerged and needs comfort and affection. Maybe… But what do I know?
I hope you don’t find it too creepy. Perhaps she’s not what you expected, but she’s part of you and maybe (who knows?) she’s part of your usual inside kid too.
I told my therapist last week about talking to my inside kids and he said he thought it was a very sensible idea… I was afraid he wouldn’t understand but in fact he wasn’t at all surprised. That was a very pleasant feeling…
Maybe this other inside kid you’ve been talking to has a different set of needs and desires and hopes and fears. If you’ve been talking to her, I’m sure you’ve helped her to feel more comfortable.
Tamar
Posted by muffled on March 11, 2006, at 17:36:31
In reply to Re: Question re:inside kids » muffled, posted by Tamar on March 11, 2006, at 17:12:03
My T is a little resistant bout my Kid(s).
Glad your T is ok w/it.
My T is on holiday. When she comes back I gonna shove Kid in her face so she can't ignore her. HA!
Hows it going?
You can babblemail me if you want.
Take care.
Glad you posting.
Muffled
Posted by Tamar on March 11, 2006, at 18:07:39
In reply to Hi Tamar » Tamar, posted by muffled on March 11, 2006, at 17:36:31
> My T is a little resistant bout my Kid(s).
I’m sorry to hear that.
> Glad your T is ok w/it.
Yeah, I was glad too!
> My T is on holiday. When she comes back I gonna shove Kid in her face so she can't ignore her. HA!
Ha ha! Yeah, there’s something to be said for forcing a T to hear you. I suspect the kid really wants your T’s attention. If your T is willing to accept the kid as a part of you who can express some fears and desires that you find difficulty with, maybe she’ll be willing to listen.
> Hows it going?
Tough. But improving. No cutting this week.
> You can babblemail me if you want.
Might do that… Will try to log into my email (software problems, sigh).
> Take care.
You too.
Tamar
Posted by muffled on March 11, 2006, at 18:14:20
In reply to Re: Hi Muffled! » muffled, posted by Tamar on March 11, 2006, at 18:07:39
Hey you gone a week, like 7 days? Thats good. Damn scars get me down.
Is the intensity less too for you?
You don't have to reply if you don't want.
Take care
Muffled
Posted by caraher on March 12, 2006, at 12:50:05
In reply to Re: Hi Muffled! » muffled, posted by Tamar on March 11, 2006, at 18:07:39
> > Hows it going?
>
> Tough. But improving. No cutting this week.
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> > You can babblemail me if you want.
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> Might do that… Will try to log into my email (software problems, sigh).I'm glad to hear you're muddling through... I was worried that I hadn't heard from you in a while and I'm relieved that it's as much about software as how you feel. (((Tamar)))
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