The plural Association Nonprofit is the first and only, by Plurals – for Plurals, grassroots, volunteer and peer-led, registered nonprofit, which empowers Plurals, no matter the labels or words they use, to describe their unique and individual experience(s) with Plurality.
What the Plural community says about us
In 2021 we ran the very first ‘The Plural Warmline Survey.’ The survey had 555 participants, who were made aware, that some of their (anonymous) answers, might be shared by us.
A very big majority expressed the need for The Plural Warmline to open rather sooner than later. We hope to repeat this survey each year. Below we will share some of The Plural Warmline Survey responses with you all:
Click the button to download The Plural Warmline Survey Report 2021.
It is so alienating to be plural already, and the ignorance and need to educate therapists and advocates and everyone in between means we rarely get around to getting actual support. We need people who don't need a Plurality 101 when we're in crisis -- it shouldn't be our job to educate then.
Anon
Via surveyThis is a one-of-a-kind service that is urgently needed because it's so difficult for systems to access support without having to explain what plurality is first. We don't always have the energy to explain and even when we do, there is still a chance that we will not be believed. Even when we are believed, the support we receive may not be sufficient, or even counterproductive, because we have unique needs.
Anon
Via surveyThere is literally no other crisis prevention service right now that is equipped or knowledgeable enough to help plurals in crisis, and we need to peer support so badly. From people who understand what we're going through. We've been desperately hoping for this Warmline to open, because while we aren't often in crisis these days, we need to know there's advice and support and a place to call if we need those things.
Anon
Via surveyRight now, most crisis, support or distress lines are unequipped to support plurals. To the point where reaching out to them can make the situation worse, by adding to the stigma, harm or alienation the plural is going through. Having a warm line dedicated to plurals is crucial for the plural community. Having a place where plurals can talk go to other plurals for support could drastically reduce self-harm and suicide cases within the plural community.
Anon
Via surveyAs someone just finding out their plurality the association has helped me in so many ways and can do that for others . I have not gone into crisis because I had the association to lean on. Donations can help others like me to be ok with themselves and accept who they are as a whole
Anon
Via surveyThere is little to no support for Systems, at least where I am from, and we can’t be ourselves. This is extremely needed it is going to save lives. Everyone, whether you’re a multiple or not, deserves to be seen and heard without being judged or fake claimed.
Anon
Via surveyThis fills a much-needed gap in the community. There are some warmlines out there but most of them are not plural friendly or i don't know if it is okay for me to share i'm plural so i only call them when it is just me and never mention my plurality, so the others in our collective can't use it. This warmline not only accepts and welcomes plurals, but is explicitly created for us. This is an amazing much-needed service.
Anon
Via surveyHaving DID/alters can be an extremely isolating experience. The lack of widely available resources makes it even harder to manage symptoms. The Plural Association is one of the few organizations completely focused on trying to change this. Supporting The Plural Association could change lives. Including mine.
Anon
Via surveyThis is the first time in nearly 30 yrs we have found safe people and places to talk all thing's plurality. The Plural Association is the only place talking about inclusiveness and DOING something about it. Also, the only ones to try and make Warmline.
Anon
Via surveyThere has never been a service like this before. It’s revolutionary. It will change the lives of so many people in this community and possibly save many lives as well.
Anon
Via survey
Volunteer
Volunteer for The Plural Warmline
As a volunteer for The Plural Warmline, you will gain experience, learn more about Plurality, Peer support, community organizing and much more, whilst getting to support other Plurals.
You get free access to The Plural Association Community and all our events! As well as meeting new people who share the same commitment to Plural advocacy, activism and peer support.
The next Plural Warmline Training starts in
Resources
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