As Awareness Of Plurality Continues To Spread Online, That Also Means More And More People Will Realize

As awareness of plurality continues to spread online, that also means more and more people will realize they are plural. And unfortunately, there will be a response from certain gatekeepy exclusionist types, who will push back against these newfound systems and insist on invalidating them. They’ll insist they’re just hopping on a trend, or just fooling themselves, or whatever other justification they can make up to maintain the idea that being plural is extremely rare and being plural means suffering for it.

Don’t fall for it. Being plural presents challenges and difficulties without question, but being plural also can bring joys and clarity that weren’t possible otherwise. Being plural can be hard, and it can be beautiful.

No two systems present and function exactly the same ways. No two systems are plural for the exact same reasons. So we can’t expect there to be an absolute common trait present in every system. So any attempt to weed out the “fakers” is pointless and malicious.

If someone believes themself to be plural, they have good reason to. No further “proof” needed. If someone comes to us believing themself to be plural, we will help them along without critique or question. And above all we will be happy for them. Even if someday they realize they aren’t plural, that process of being allowed to question and experiment is so important, and they should be allowed to do so regardless of where they end up.

Plurality is a spectrum that encompasses a vast swathe of experiences and outlooks. It can be difficult to reckon with, which is why community is so vital. And as that community online grows and becomes more and more visible, we should all do our part, systems and singlets, to make sure these newfound systems feel safe, seen, and welcome.

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jatravess

1 year ago

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jatravess

7 months ago

guys.....gotta be real with you. some singlets can be pretty cute. it's not their fault they're a boring number of people :')

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jatravess

9 months ago

well, we just came out to our mum as plural.

it seemed to go well, she seemed accepting of us. still very nervous of how shes going to act about all this tomorrow tho.

but honestly im really feeling exited to be able to use "we" and "us" without question and to proxy for everyone else in here openly.

it feels nice to be out.

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jatravess

1 week ago

plural culture is "ive been fronting for quite a while, i should probably take a break" (doesnt leave front for several more days)

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jessica forgot we sent this in honestly

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jatravess

11 months ago

if i didnt have headmates then who would remind me i can take paracetamol to fix the headaches caused by my headmates?

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jatravess

6 months ago

i dont like the term host,

i mean it is what i am, but i dont like the connotations connected to it. the idea that im the "real one" or that im in charge somehow.

or maybe it just makes me think of the word "parasite" when i hear it.

either way, i think i much prefer the using the term "pilot" to desctibe my place in the system.

i think that it describes what i actually do without the same negative connotations (and also our fronting room is a literal cockpit so it fits)

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system stuff pro endo plural system plural plurality pluralgang actually plural no offence to anyone who uses the term host tho i just dont like it for myself

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jatravess

10 months ago

A three panel comic of a person asking Honeydew why they seem to always be in their own mind. The comic is titled "Imagination Station" and is made by Theresa Scovil. Panel 1: A person looks confused as they ask Honeydew "Why do you seem like you're always in your own mind?" Honeydew smiles. Panel 2: Honeydew points to their own head and happily asks "Are you kidding? Have you seen inside my mind?" The person looks surprised. Panel 3: Honeydew spreads their arms and cheerfully says "It's infinitely cooler than anything the real world has to offer!" The background is filled with colours and light bubbles.

I'll never understand how people can believe autistic people have no imagination. I have vast, and intricate worlds inside my head that I love visiting when I need to escape, and the same can be said for other autistic people I know.

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jatravess

10 months ago

You have to further the plural agenda

I have a small team of people working on this as it turns out

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jatravess

11 months ago

i assure you, my brain contains the normal number of voices.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE NORMAL NUMBERS ONE!!

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jatravess

7 months ago

yes absolutely,

we first discoved our system about 6 months ago, and yeh it seemed scary at first, but getting to know each other and learning to work together as a team has honestly been the best experience of our life.

i love how we all support each other in whatever we need, how we work together to better care for the system as a whole. i dont know what i would do without everyone else in here with me.

we love being plural and wouldnt trade it for the world.

question 15: Do you enjoy being a system?

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