Hello _____,
Babette and I here at BMR, are the only ones. I am the primary, she is the secondary. There is nothing taken off, about questions one may have concerning us. Some of course is too personal, and won't be discussed. However, seeing that most of it is not too private, I shall attempt to enlighten you, concerning the 2 of us.
I am BCC- Blind copying this to darkangel76 to post this in my closed journal if she would be so kind to do so for me here at BMR, just encase anyone else has wondered.
Thank you for this opportunity to do so.
Being the primary I will always be the stronger of the two, as far as that goes.
Babette was created around the age of 9 years old, meaning that was the first time anyone noticed the emergence of this other personality. We have 'known' each other personally for about 2 of 50 years. Thanks to modern technology and a very thoughtful therapist, who finally connected us with ways to communicate via email/blogging and through mutual friends.
There is no way to tell really who switches the most. Believe it or not. It isn't a power struggle as some movies/books and scientific studies would have anyone for that matter think. It was about protection. Now with very little need, except for 'anniversary' dates, she pretty much switches with me randomly.
Each 'case' is unique, just as you and I are 2 distinct individuals, both of us have unique personalities that make us who we are today.
Babette was mentally strong when she needed to be, mainly in my childhood, she was my protector, then in adulthood, she grew to a strong personality when I was being abused in every way possible. She would absorb the abuse, both physically and mentally. And because we did not share memories, for years I was unaware of these abuses that took place.
Now Babette and I are both on a unique adventure/journey. We are in the process of merging. In the past two years her and I are beginning to know each other in ways we never had the opportunity. Like real sisters - twins in one body, is who we are. There is a process called bleeding that is what is going on from our side of things. I am facing with my Therapist and Babette's help all the issues that caused the split in the first place. Because of the deep personal issues, I cannot nor would I ever explain that to anyone, it would cause irreparable damage to too many involved.
I hope this explanation has helped you understand more clearly.
Sybl