introduction!

Hello!

We've been looking for a good DID community for a second now, and after a bit of searching and help we've come across this forum.

So for starters, our collective 'system name' is the Friendhouse (We don't want people to think the name was chosen to make light of the disorder, It's related to an inside joke + If we were to have a collective name, I'd rather it be something more positive)

We were diagnosed with DID when we were 16 'Off the Record', as my psychiatrist at the time was worried about the diagnosis infringing on our rights. I don't like sharing our exact age, but the body is an adult now.

After years of denial, we finally were able to see a therapist who specialized in Trauma and DID. I was re-diagnosed with DID and CPTSD. Our acceptance was fairly recent, and in-between sessions we've been looking online for resources and forums...and here we are. We're hoping to interact with the community and find people who share similar experiences.


Okay, now onto the actual introduction:

Our system at the time of writing is 9 people. We have no 'Host' or 'Main alter', and the fronter depends on whats happening in our life. I'll let people introduce themselves on their own time (but between you and me, we've been considering making a google site for small bios.)

Anyways, that's my rambles. its really nice to meet you all.

- Glen

Hello and welcome! I like the name "Friend House" it's friendly and full of hope for the future.

You will find a link to the list of ressources in my signature hope it helps!

Hi Glen,

Welcome to the forum. We're less active nowadays than we used to be, but there are a lot of supportive, friendly, and knowledgeable people on here.

There are pinned threads at the top for littles, and there are dedicated threads for teens and protectors, although you'll have to search for them since they're not pinned and haven't been posted on in awhile. The teen one used to be quite active, and we have a couple of teens who miss that. A couple of protectors liked being able to vent on the protectors thread as well ("since you guys are always doing stupid stuff and don't listen to us enough!").

Some people also have journey threads, and it's been helpful for us to have one and look back at it over time.

The Gang