ALTER TYPES/TERMS:
Last Update: 9/27/25
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Singlet- A non-multiple, someone without alters
Fictive- an alter who has their identity rooted in that of a fictional character. (Anime, Game, Book chars)
Factive- an alter who has their identity rooted in existing people (Ie. Youtubers, IRL friends, Singers, so on)
Introject- an alter that represents a real things or concepts outside of the system, ie, an alter that is basic just the embodiment of the bodies religion or a favorite cup from the bodies childhood
Headmate- see alter. This term is less commonly used by those with DID, it’s up to the system which words they’d like to use.
Host- The alter/alters that fronts the most or the alter/alters that identify as owning the body and not simply being part of the brain.
Co-Hosts- While the host of a system is the alter who fronts the most often, it is possible for two or more to share more significant time caring for daily needs. This is known as co-hosts or actively as co-hosting
Fragment- an incomplete/fluid alter who does not possess a full separate identity.
Gatekeeper- a type of alter that controls who can front and what memories are accessible, OR a term used in the community for someone who questions the validity of the experiences of others.
Little- a young alter. Also called system kids, syskids, etc.
Persecutor- a violent, difficult, or internally abusive alter. Persecutors typically harm the system out of a desire to protect it. (Do not judge these alters!!!!)
Protector- a type of alter made to protect the system.
Caretaker- An alter that looks after Littles, or generally younger, weaker or more vulnerable alters, tending to emotional wellbeing and safety. This can be in the innerworld or outside the body.