Alter Types

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Disclaimer: this is not a complete list of ways alters can present

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Little / Child Alter

A little, or child alter, is an alter that presents as a child. They are often mentally regressed to a younger age and physically present as that age in the inner world.

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Nonhuman Alter

A nonhuman alter is an alter that presents as nonhuman in the inner world. They may be an animal or a mythical creature.

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Introject

An alter who's name/personality/appearance is based on a person, character, song, or idea.

Introject alter type flag by @c1rcus-fr34k on tumblr

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