Mordax et al

terra-kat:

• Some folks’ multiplicity is due to trauma, and is a disorder
• Others have multiplicity naturally, and it is not a disorder
• Those with natural multiplicity are not “making light” of a disorder. It is just the way they are, and is a huge part of their lives.
• Multiplicity is a different experience for everyone
• No, I was not “secretly traumatized” because I have natural multiplicity; although some parts of it are similar to DID, it is quite different, and does not create huge problems for me so therefore it is not a disorder
• D.I.D. is valid and real. Multiplicity is real. Natural multiplicity is real. Don’t be a dick and try to make people invalidate themselves, especially if their multiplicity is is due to trauma bc they have a shit load of stuff to go through already

As a re-cap

• D.I.D.= multiplicity due to trauma
• Natural multiplicity= not due to trauma; the way someone is naturally
• Both are valid and important to the person experiencing it

P.S.

• Tumblr didn’t create this. It’s been around for ages, but since it’s bringing light to the matter, many are finally finding terms that describe their experiences.