Accessing the Split Self

Dissociation is not an uncommon reaction to traumas in life, and separating oneself from a traumatic event provides a form of psychological buffer and protection from emotional pain. This manifests itself in almost a “split self,” with an outwardly portrayed self and another self that is left hidden or forgotten about. There can be many parts of the self in varying states of expression or disassociation. In Western culture it can be difficult to be comfortable acknowledging those other parts of self that are kept hidden, but accessing those can help you face your trauma and create meaningful change for every part of your self.

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