The concept of plurality can be overwhelming for some people. It’s really stressful and difficult being one person in one body— how could people be more than one person in one body?! And how could that possibly exist without it being a bad thing, or a disorder?! 1/

But it does exist, and it really isn’t like what you see on TV or in books. Plurality itself isn’t inherently a bad thing, and it isn’t inherently disordered. Can it be a negative experience for some? Sure! Can it be disordered? Yep, and then it’s called DID (née MPD) or OSDD. 2/

But for some, it’s just something that happens. Brains are weird, the universe is weird, and science really hasn’t studied plurality well at all— so the community is on it’s own to figure it out on their own. More or less. And that can be hard! Especially socially! 3/

So if a friend, family member, acquaintance, or follower talks about being plural, please be kind and compassionate towards them. Try to learn about it. Don’t make snap judgments or assume anything. Listen. Let them tell you what they need. Don’t ask about the movie “Split”. 4/

And please! If you know one plural group, they are not EVERY plural group. The community is full of rich diversity, and it does have it’s hateful elements, too. So for good or ill— if you’ve met one system, you’ve met one system. Be open to hearing other experiences. 5/

Most systems just want to live a peaceful, happy life together with their system members. Most want a world where they can live openly, and access any support or mental health treatment they need, without fear. Singlets, you can help us! Listen and learn. It’s all we ask. 6/6

PS: #PluralPride.