sparklesquids Education, Perspectives, Syscourse

Labels and why they do (or don’t) matter

System, alter, member, headmate, multiple, DID, OSDD- what does it all mean, and does it matter? In many communities, there is a perpetual discussion of what labels to use and what they mean. Often, people fall prey to an “us vs them” manner of thinking, or will interpret labels literally rather than recognizing the fluidity … Continue reading Labels and why they do (or don’t) matter

sparklesquids Misc., Resources and Support

Why does Multiple Multitudes exist?

Seeing this project just flash into existence may make you wonder: Why did anyone make Multiple Multitudes? The short answer is: Those of us behind this project saw a need! The authors have come together to encourage more respectful and nuanced discussions in the community. Our team is composed of contributors from a variety of … Continue reading Why does Multiple Multitudes exist?