I think you are really brave and strong @Maggie ..... it must have been so confusing ..... but also very rewarding that you have worked towards a state where you can all function well together ..... no small achievement I imagine .... and everybody needs to be heard / appreciated for what they bring to the whole, from what I understand.

I think dealing with our sub-personalities is something similar. I imagine an Inner Critic is usual to most of us, and that can be very positive when kept in a balanced place within our whole person, but not so much if it becomes out of control. Some of us are definitely lead by our Inner Chikd most of the time ...,, I think my WH has got a kindergarten riot going on in his internal family system at the moment.

It's going to be very interesting to find out what has / has been happening for him that has caused this giant spin-out ..... that he doesn't recognise as a spin-out ....

Looking forward to getting to know you better here @Maggie. I hope you're feeling a bit more settled in.

💜