The opportunity to spend time with others like me has changed my life immeasurably. I must admit I spend most of my free time with other multiples. There is an ease associating with others who understand how your brain works. We have our in jokes and sometimes our very dark humour. We have our days when we are working together to get us through some of our toughest issues, and then there are those times when we can barely breath for the laughing. We know how important it is to use effective communication, like writing things down, and we have a knowing patience for things being forgotten. We understand that while we are laughing some days, it is often hiding a pain so deep we can't bare to speak of it. We can talk openly about our struggles with self harm and hatred. We regularly encourage each other to slow down and practise self care. To me, these people are my family. They know me, they understand me, and when I need them, to the best of their ability, they are there. Life is easier because of them. Having a hand to hold and a shoulder to cry on, is one of the greatest gifts of life.
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