DID and identity

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identity is a complex issue for everyone, it's becoming increasingly recognised politically (e.g. ethnic, sexual, national, work, interest group), yet for multiples there is the huge added challenge of whose 'identity' gets presented to the outside world and how much effort do we put into keeping this consistent. for some of us there is relatively little choice, while for others - e.g. those who maintain a consistent professional career - it can often be important to come across as a coherent, consistent entity. how authentic do you allow yourselves to be in a professional or unaware social environment?

has your system ever struggled with these issues and if so how have you dealt with it?