The first one of the headmates (our word for alter) I was aware of was a boy named Josh.
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Headmate
//ˈhɛdmeɪt//
Synonyms for "headmate" (2 found)
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With co-fronting, typically only one headmate at a time functions as the ‘main fronter’ who does the majority of physical driving of the body, […]
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Each headmate has their own experiences, memories, emotions and requirements, thus should be spoken to and referred to in their own preferred way.
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