(some parts were left blank because I don't know how to answer them, they will be filled out later -EL) Dictionary: Fronting: When an alter is controlling the body Alter: And alter is a separate identity that you mind unintentionally creates, often to cope with trauma, but trauma my not always be a factor Role: What the alter does for the system Fictive: A fictive is an alter that is a fictional character from a book, show, movie, etc. NOT A ROLEPLAY!!! Factive: A factive is an alter that is a real person, a caretaker, historical figure, friend Introject: Happens when the mind latches on to a person, Oc, or fictional character to cope with trauma. (Fictive, Factive, OC introject) OC Introject: An alter that is an OC System: The collective of alters Plural: A plural is someone with alters Headspace: The mind, where the alters are when they're not fronting Little: An alter with in the age range usually 0 to 10 Persecutor: A misguided protector, who harms the system (physically, emotionally, and/or mentally) Protector: An alter that steps in during or after an event that may be traumatic Caregiver/Caretaker: An alter that Takes care of alters, (usually littles, but my not always be that way) Trauma holder: An alter that holds traumatic memories Host: The Alter that fronts the most
