Comparison of challeged lives

[WeAreKaren]

Oh wow! I am in on this! Ever since learning that I have DID, I have wanted to do something to help improve things for those with DID and to end child abuse. I knew before I could start, I needed to focus on healing from my huge breakup trauma as well as all the grieving, learning, and such needed once the Hosts were aware they were part of a system and what that meant about my childhood. I agree with everything that everyone has said. I especially relate to the fact that I've had to learn to figure out whether an issue is due to DID, C-PTSD, or SPD. And the truth is, most of my issues these days are due to the C-PTSD.

I too believe that we need to build a community. There's strength in numbers, and there's also anonymity for those who need to stay in the background. Those who are able can be the "spokespersons" supported by many who can remain "invisible" and yet lend their numbers. That's how every "minority" that has managed to make progress in getting better treatment in this world has achieved what they have.

I would like to help however I can. And once I'm to a certain point in my progress, I am willing to be a "front" person. I've always been different, in so many ways. I was bullied in school for being the new kid and being smart. Over the years I've solidified my identity as a liberal, tree-hugging, recycling, pagan, queer feminist. And now I'm 56 years old, I know who my friends are, and as for those who throw rocks and look at me strange, I don't give a damn!!!

So as I said before, count me in!!! Karen