Hey, should my alters be aging with me? I have younger members of my system that seem to be just staying the same age. Is there anything I can do to help them grow up?
Hi there!
All alters and systems are different, there is no one right or wrong way to be an alter. Some alters are significantly younger than the body’s age, and some may even be significantly older.
Don’t be concerned if your alters don’t seem to be aging. While some alters may age with the body, and other alters may even age-slide to younger or older, some alters stay at the same age, and that’s okay! You absolutely do not need to do anything to help your alters age.
Some alters can be stuck at younger ages because of certain events or traumas, and that can be distressing if that alter is emotionally stuck in that space. If this is causing you distress, I’d recommend trying to improve internal communication and, with the assistance of a therapist, work through the trauma or event that is causing distress.
Much love,
MWS (Magic Wishes System)