please note all of these terms are ones that we use there may be different words to describe the same jobs
As implied by being a system, we work together as a system. everyone has a job to make sure that we can continue to function and stay safe.
jobs include:
host (co-host) : the alter that fronts the most and acts at the "main person" (fronting is when you are in control of the body)
trauma/memory holder: sound like it is, it these alters job to hold onto and deal with our trauma or traumatic memories
gatekeeper : monitors switching, and can prohibit access to front or prohibits alters from stopping fronting
caretaker : these alters take care of other alters, some times that means taking care of younger alters or being there to calm down alters in crisis.
protector : alters who are in charge of keeping the system and body safe from harm, they front in violent situations or when the system feels threatened
sexual protector : a subset of protectors specifically focused around sexull acts of violence and trauma.
persecutor: alter who purposely hurt the body or other alters, although there not inherently evil. often these behaviors are born form a place of wanting to protect the system
alter types
factives : alters who are based off people outside of the system, often people with a large impact in the systems life.
fictives : alters who are based off fictional characters such as books, tv shows, or games.
headmades : alters who are completely original and not made in likeness to anything or anyone.
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