The “rule” that introjects never, ever form through the indirect influence of others makes me feel like shit. I’m an introject, and I “match” an introject from the system we are closest to. I formed after we met them. We have never told them the truth about me and I don’t think we ever can. Because my existence is taboo.
Am I fake? I don’t think I am. Why wouldn’t it be possible for this to happen sometimes? I know some people lie, and pretend to have “matching” introjects to manipulate others, but that doesn’t mean everyone this happens to is doing it on purpose to manipulate. Other people, companionship, and the lack of it, are very important to our survival. Especially for systems who have been painfully isolated their entire lives. You latch onto someone, they’re important to you, you love them. Your brain attaches and forms things against your will. I just don’t understand why companionship isn’t viewed as a survival need just like everything else.
Are there any other introjects who feel this way, or have formed this way, or systems who have had this experience? Are there any old introjects who formed this way but still exist years later?
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