Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this clip, Lavender System talks about how self diagnosis can be the only option for plurals who need to escape abuse. They share from personal experience, living in Brazil where DID is considered a disability, that they'd not be able to have income or live by themselves if diagnosed with DID. Self diagnosis can be a choice, but it's also a choice made out of safety and self preservation.
#PowerToThePlurals #Plurality #Multiplicity #PluralPride #PluralTalk #PluralGang #DissociativeIdentityDisorder #OSDD
In this clip, Lavender System talks about how self diagnosis can be the only option for plurals who need to escape abuse. They share from personal experience, living in Brazil where DID is considered a disability, that they'd not be able to have income or live by themselves if diagnosed with DID. Self diagnosis can be a choice, but it's also a choice made out of safety and self preservation.
#PowerToThePlurals #Plurality #Multiplicity #PluralPride #PluralTalk #PluralGang #DissociativeIdentityDisorder #OSDD
![[CC] Jungian Perspectives: The Significance of the Unconscious in a DID System by Theresa Slater](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7GAL1rMyLnc/mqdefault.jpg "[CC] Jungian Perspectives: The Significance of the Unconscious in a DID System by Theresa Slater
The Plural Positivity World Conference happens every year online in May or June. Get your ticket and find out more about PPWC and our other virtual events at: https://powertotheplurals.com/events Plural Positivity World Conference 2024
Theresa Slater
Jungian Perspectives: The Significance of the Unconscious in a DID System
Session description: This presentation delves into the intricate interplay of conscious and unconscious realms, drawing from personal experiences and Jungian insights. Focused on Dissociative Identity Adaptation (DID), it explores the impact of obscured thoughts, alters’ role, and shadow works significance. The speaker shares their journey, from discovering their DID system to integrating conscious and unconscious elements for mental stability. The speaker also examines the impact of obscured thoughts and images on the conscious mind, elucidating the struggles with violent intrusive thoughts and the passive influence of alters. The integration of hypersexual child alters/parts is explored through the lens of shadow work, highlighting the importance of self-compassion in embracing and understanding these aspects. Dreams emerge as crucial restorers of psychological balance, offering unique insights into the unconscious intentions of alters/parts within the system. The presentation underscores the value of dreams as messengers between instinctive and rational parts of the mind, providing a deeper understanding of the inner world. The speaker reflects on their journey of system discovery, navigating dissociation, and regulating their nervous system to foster a healthier connection between parts, emotions, and decision-making.
TW (TRIGGER WARNINGS) for the session: Mentions of childhood sexual abuse, hyper sexual child alters, violence, dissociation
Presenter bio: I identify as a 43-year-old gender-fluid, neuroqueer woman with a Self-led plural identity. I am physically able and mid- sized. I celebrate being bisexual, polyamorous, and kinky. Raised by a single mother on disability benefits, I acknowledge and appreciate the privilege of my university education. As an Anglican Christian and a seventh- generation white settler Canadian, our faith informs our values of love, acceptance, and reconciliation.
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![[CC] Cisnormativity and Plurality: and how academia has been failing Plurals by The Variants Council](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8aSm5__uhCU/mqdefault.jpg "[CC] Cisnormativity and Plurality: and how academia has been failing Plurals by The Variants Council
The Plural Positivity World Conference happens every year online in May or June. Get your ticket and find out more about PPWC and our other virtual events at: https://powertotheplurals.com/events Plural Positivity World Conference 2024
The Variants Council
Cisnormativity and Plurality: and how academia has been failing Plurals
Session description: In this video we go over how there is a lack of research when it comes to plurality and gender, and how the few academic articles there are, are riddled with cisnormativity and singletnormativity. We then go over some articles written by the community to demonstrate writings that do call out the cis and singlet normativity present in academic writing.
Trigger Warnings: Talk of transphobia, pluralphobia (including the dehumanization of alters/headmates), and the psychiatric system, racism, sexism, reference to historical violent acts like riots though non-descriptive.
Presenter bio: We are a relatively newly discovered system but still very passionate about plural pride! We are YouTubers and zine makers wanting to chart the path of creating Plural Theory (sociological idea similar to Queer Theory) and become advocates for plurals around the world.
Disclaimer: While we encourage the sharing and viewing of this video, unauthorized reproduction, exploitation, or any use beyond this, particularly for case studies, conference presentations, research papers, promotional or marketing materials, or incorporation into other video or broadcast content, is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, organizations like the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) and McLean Hospital.
The contents of this video, including all related materials and media, are the property of The Plural Association Stichting (TPA). All rights are reserved under the Copyright Act of 1976, which protects original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression. This includes the exclusive rights to reproduce the work, create derivative works, distribute copies to the public, perform the work publicly, and display the work publicly.
The opinions expressed by our presenters are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of TPA. They are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.
For more information about our conference, check out our website: https://powertotheplurals.com/ppwc
Found value in our PPWC sessions? Help us keep this resource available and growing by donating to The Plural Association Nonprofit: https://powertotheplurals.com/donate")
