meet the scrapbook system —
we’re a system of 9 alters navigating life with DiD, ARFiD & several other things. as a system, we do our it best to function together with a mix of co-fronting & being coconscious. our goal is to create content to share our experiences, educate others, & offer support to people who can relate.
meet the alters:
charlie (💛)
role: emotional processor
pronouns: they/them
additional info: non-vocal, slowly learning sign language & uses text-to-speech tools to communicate, helping navigate complex emotional experiences.
dezzy (💚)
role: little, drowser
pronouns: she/they
additional info: has arfid (avoidant restrictive food intake disorder)
destiny (💙)
role: dissociation holder & symptom holder
pronouns: they/them
additional info: shares the same name as the body. destiny holds the depression and sadness for the system. they often feel numb, overwhelmed by emptiness and isolation.
elizabeth (🖤)
role: lgbtq+ fragment
pronouns: she/her
additional info: goes dormant very often.
gemini (🤍)
role: persecutor, symptom holder
pronouns: she/they
additional info: holds complex emotions, often in conflict, & plays an important role in setting boundaries & confronting trauma. has a lot of phobias around food, which affects dezzy & destiny mostly.
ginger (🩷)
role: caregiver, socializer, work host
pronouns: she/they
additional info: the alter most people meet first. ensures the body gets what it needs & that all parts of the system feel supported & valued.
nathan (💜)
role: front keeper, gatekeeper, coordinator, trauma holder
pronouns: he/they
additional info: nathan is a trans man. coordinates transitions, helps maintain order, & ensures smooth functioning within the system.
roxanne (❤️)
role: protector, boundary setter
pronouns: she/they
additional info: assertive & protective, roxanne defends the system from external threats & maintains safety for the system.
trinket (🩶)
role: archivist, internal self-helper, echoer, gatekeeper, librarian & memory holder
pronouns: they/them
additional info: passively influences the collection of items, such as trinkets, knickknacks, & sovereigns, offering gentle guidance & reminders to the system.
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✨ PLEASE NOTE: this is a safe place for us to openly share our own experiences with this condition & every day life in hope that we can inspire others & learn more about ourselves along the way.✨
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The Scrapbook System provides a glimpse into the complexities of living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DiD), highlighting the individual roles and contributions of each of its nine alters. Understanding these dynamics is vital for fostering mental health awareness and compassion in society. Individuals with DiD often experience a fragmented sense of self, resulting from traumatic events. Each alter plays a crucial role in coping with life’s challenges, such as emotional processing and social interaction, manifesting in unique characteristics that enhance the system's overall functionality. To read more about DiD and the intricacies of ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), consider exploring resources that delve deeper into these conditions. Understanding how various identities interact can shed light not only on personal experiences but also on the broader struggles faced by individuals with mental health challenges. Providing support to those navigating similar experiences is essential. This can involve fostering safe spaces for open discussions, educating others to increase empathy, and advocating for mental health resources that validate and assist these unique systems. By sharing experiences, the Scrapbook System aims to build a community that inspires hope and mutual understanding among those who relate.