Jenessa returns for a new episode about systems interacting with the real world. She talks about singlets, singletsonas, system responsibility, and masking in the DID and OSDD-1 context.

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Additional Resources

Masking and Unmasking by DissociaDID

Masking in Dissociative Identity Disorder with P1nk by The Law System

System Responsibility in Dissociative Identity Disorder by MultiplicityAndMe

System Responsibility | Dissociative Identity Disorder by Evie's Small World

Definitions by Black in Dissociative Galaxy Discord server:

Singlet: A Singlet is a person with only one and unique identity. A singlet is the opposite of someone plural. Singlets can also have extreme mood swings due to other disorders, but it isn't being plural: even if controlled by the emotion, per se, they are still in the control of their body. They can also be affected by dissociative disorders. Singlets can also experience different parts of self. But that doesn't inherently mean that they have DID. Parts of self are utilized for example in IFS therapy. Not everyone with parts has DID/OSDD-1. There is big difference between parts in Internal Family Systems and alters in DID! So, if you're a questioning system, keep this in mind. Only a professional can give you a final answer.

Outer World: For the alters who live inside the body, the "real" world is what they may call the Outside world. Some systems will also use the word "being out" instead of the word fronting. Definition of Singletsona by Clayre Sessoms: Singletsona refers to a Singular Persona in a Plural System. A ‘singletsona’ is an intriguing concept within the realm of plurality. It denotes a persona that a plural system may adopt when interacting with the world as a single entity. However, it’s critical to understand that a singletsona is a façade or role undertaken by a plural system and doesn’t diminish or erase their plural identity.

Happy Lunar New Year everybody! Here is some information about the most important Chinese festival of the entire year! In case you don't know, Lunar New Year is celebrated in other countries like Japan, Korea, Mongolia and Vietnam, but in different ways than the Chinese does! I am a Cantonese Chinese who's grown up celebrating this festival with my family, and I want to share this with you guys!

Historical details in the Origins of Chinese New Year by China Highlights

Chinese New Year 2019 Lion Dance (popular in the festival) in Hong Kong by Asia HOT

Festival customs in Hong Kong's Chinese New Year: plants, clothing, red packets, and food

Annual Lunar New Year Fair 2024 in Mong Kok Flower Market, Hong Kong by MJtravelover

Comparisons between Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese New Year by Cool History Bros

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