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Living with multiple alters can create a chaotic yet dynamic internal world. Encina describes how, in moments of stress or anxiety, different parts of herself come forward. The journey of reconciling these identities has taught her about internal dialogue and maintaining some semblance of control over when each alter emerges. As she has progressed, some alters have become less active, leading to mixed emotions—while there might be relief, there is also a sense of loss regarding the relationships formed within her mind.