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Can you handle all of my (our) problems?

Summary:

Tommy foster au except he has DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder)

What happens when Phil fosters Tommy? Even more so, what happens when Tommy's secrets are slowly revealed one by one?

Notes:

Hi! So, this first chapter is an introduction to Tommy's alters!

 

Hope you enjoy!

 

One more thing, the author (me) as has DID, so if you think something is wrong it's not. This is based off of how our system functions.
-Clem

(See the end of the work for more notes.)

Chapter 1

Chapter Text

Character introductions! This is the set up:

Name- First 'nickname' Last
Pronouns and sexuality- Age-
Role- Role in System
Fronts- When they front.
Other info-

Hope that makes sense!

Name- Thomas 'Tommy' Simmons
Pronouns and sexuality- He/They/Disc Aromantic Age- 11-12
Role- Core and Host
Fronts- He fronts the most
Other info- Tommy is an Age slider, and as the body gets older his age range gets larger/higher. His positive triggers are the song the last of the real ones by fall out boy and the movie Up. He is only negatively triggered out when people could find out about him having DID.

Name- Clementine 'Clem' Simmons
Pronouns and sexuality- She/Her Lesbian
Age- 17 (Ages every 2 or 3 years)
Role- Co-host
Fronts- Fronts to take care of body and deal with problems
Other info- Clem's positive triggers are baking and coloring. Her negative trigger is yelling. She's also trans MtF

Name- Alex 'Al' Simmons
Pronouns and sexuality- They/them End/ends AroAce
Age- 13 (Ages with body)
Role- Gatekeeper
Fronts- He only fronts when he thinks the other alters should not be.
Other info- His positive trigger is puzzles. His negative triggers are life or death situations and fights.

Name- Theseus Simmons 
Pronouns and sexuality- He/Him and Questioning
Age- Says he's 18 or 19
Role- Protector
Fronts- When the body is in danger.
Other info- Theseus doesn't like fronting and prefers to stay in the inner world. He does front when he think the body is in danger.

Name- Saarine 'Ri' Simmons
Pronouns and sexuality- It/its Asexual
Age- Ageless, looks about 15 though
Role- Internal Self Helper
Fronts- Hasn't fronted before, just watches and gives the fronting alter advice. Is normally co-concious
Other info- Ri, ironically enough, hates the movie Up, which is Tommy's favorite.

Name- Neo
Pronouns and sexuality-Blu/Bluself Questioning
Age- 17-20, but is dead
Role- Non human alter, is a spirit
Fronts- When the body is ill or feels close to death
Other info- Neo often forgets the body is not dead like it is and gets hurt while fronting.

Name- Aleyah 'Ley' Simmons
Pronouns and sexuality- They/She Voi/Voids pansexual
Age- 13
Role- Memory/Trauma Holder
Fronts- When memory She holds are talked about
Other info- Doesn't front often. Ley is selectively mute and uses sign language to communicate

Name- Issac 'Ac (A-see)' Simmons
Pronouns and sexuality- Any, AroAce
Age- 23
Role- Caretaker/Soother
Fronts- When she feels the need to care for someone close or the body itself.
Other info- He doesn't have any known triggers. They care for the littles in the mindscape.

Name- Dontella 'Dot' Simmons
Pronouns and sexuality- She/Her Bisexual
Age- 4
Role- Little
Fronts- When treated like a child
Other info- Doesnt really get triggered out

Name- Willow 'Wil' Simmons
Pronouns and sexuality- He/They Aromantic
Age- 5-6
Role- Little
Fronts- When triggered out
Other info- Positive triggers include cartoons and stuffed animals. He doesn't have any negative triggers.

 

That's all for characters!

Chapter 2: Thomas Simmons Case File

Summary:

This page is Tommy’s case/file, so anything they are unaware of, such as the DID, will not be on here, no this is not a mistake. This is all information that the other characters have access to, and the DID isn’t common knowledge to the characters. Hope that makes sense!

Notes:

Almost done with the first chapter! But for now, enjoy reading through the case File! This is an important thing for the story and may be referenced in future chapters!

(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)

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Thomas Simmons File

 

 

 

Name: Thomas Simmons

Born: 4/09/20**

Child of: Birth parents are unknown, the paperwork was lost

Siblings: Thomas is an only child

Education: Thomas is still in middle school, 7th grade

 

              Extra Notes: Thomas is 12, he also doesn’t remember his biological parents, so don’t bring them up.

 

 

 

Physical Attributes And Information

 

 

Thin, curly blonde hair and round, squinty blue eyes, smooth, pale skin.

  Height: 5’1

   Tall, thin/slim build

Has multiple scars and bruises adorning his upper arms and abdomen from past houses.

 

              Extra Notes: Thomas doesn’t care about his weight or food intake, this leads to him not taking care of himself. This lack of care has led to health problems and is believed to be disordered eating. Thomas needs to be watched carefully when it comes to food, do not let him miss more than 3 meals a week.

Psychological Attributes And Information

 

Behavioral issues (Only reported issues): Thomas is inattentive at times and makes unnecessary movements and noises, this is said to be very distracting. This also led to his ADHD diagnoses.

 

 Any/All of Thomas’s diagnoses:

   Combined Type ADHD - Compulsive more than Inattentive, causes verbal/vocal and motor tics.

  GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) - Thomas’s is a severe case, he also tends to try and suppress panic attacks until he is alone. Thomas is easily frightened by movement towards him, so vocalize your movements and intents as to not worsen the situation.

 Depression - Thomas’ depression causes him to be more withdrawn and avoidant of human contact.

 

    Phobias known -

        Claustrophobia - The fear of closed/confined spaces. Thomas panics in small or confined spaces, this fear was caused by a past home and will not be further elaborated on.

        Trypanophobia: The fear of injections, nobody knows where this fear came from, and Thomas refuses to talk about it.

        Philophobia - This is the fear of falling in love. Leaving the homes he has been in has caused him to fear love and attachment.

 

More things to take note of

Thomas is also believed to have manic episodes, however they have not been reported or seen yet. Thomas is often considered being bipolar due to mood swings but has no diagnosis yet. The last thing is Thomas's PTSD. Foster parents are in charge of keeping track of triggers.

 

Case Grade -  High Risk

 

Reasons for rating: Thomas is a flight risk. He is known to get into trouble that includes fights and substance use. Thomas is a risky case to take on. To take this case you must be approved for this type of behavior and risk.

Notes:

Comments and kudos appreciated!

 

Forgot to mention- Clem (Co-host) and Alex (Caretaker) are writing this story with some help from Zak (Host)!

Chapter 3: An Escape And A New Place

Summary:

First chapter! What's gonna happen?

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

 

  “Get back here you stupid child!” The man called after him. The boy wasn’t listening though, he was too focused on trying to get away from the wretched house.

 

  The boy, Thomas, rounded the corner before stopping and unlocking his phone, immediately clicking on the chat titled ‘It’s Just Chaos’.

 

 Disc Lover (Tommy): Hey guys, xlwv ivw. Call hzn or tvlitv Please. Urgent.

 

Bee Boy (Tubbo): On it. CRAV, CRP, or CRID?

 

Memory Issues (Ranboo): Purp, Message Geo, Tubbo you get S. Toms, Where are you?

 

Bed = Wars (Purpled): Got it, but Toms. Be careful..

 

Disc Lover: I’m about a block away from my previous house. Can you sneak in and grab the clothes from my room? Also Tubbo- CRP and CRID. maybe some CRAV. Really bad house

 

Memory Issues: Of course, I’ll be right there. You should have let us know earlier though Toms.

 

 

 

Time Skip To After Ranboo Got The Clothes And Geo And S Got There.

 

   “Tommy?” A voice called out, concern evident in their tone. Tommy looked up, startled as the voice pulled him out of his thoughts.

 

   “Hey Geo. So, this house sorta didn’t work out. Like. At all.” Tommy replied nervously.

 

“It’s George. Geo reminds me of geometry and we all know I hate math.” George replied, trying to lighten up the mood a bit.

 

   Tommy laughed at George’s joke, causing the other to smile a bit. Once he calmed down though, Tommy looked up and spoke once again, seriously this time.

 

   “Where do I go now? You and S both said this would likely be my last house. My only options now are to age out of the system or hope someone will take on my case!” Tommy remarked anxiously.

 

   “We have one more emergency placement. But you won’t like it..” Sam said quietly, joining the 2 in the alley.

 

  “What do you mean I won’t like it?” Tommy questioned, his face and voice now void of emotions as he prepared to .  

 

   “Well, there are a few things that you asked us to avoid, but there are also some good components.” George spoke up.

 

   “Tell me in the car?” Tommy suggested, with Sam and George agreeing.

 

 

  The three of them walked in silence to the car that was parked on the road outside the alley. When they got to the car Tommy crawled in back while Sam got in the driver's seat, with George in the passenger side.  

 

  “Tommy, we brought your blanket and the first aid kit, which one do you want first?” Sam asked, holding up both items for him to see.

 

  “First aid please. These cuts need attention and I’ll fall asleep if you give me the blanket.” Tommy replied, already reaching for the kit.

 

   He was almost done treating the few bruises and cuts he had when his phone beeped, notifying him of a message.

 

   

‘It’s Just Chaos’

 

Memory Issues: Hey Toms, I got the clothes from the house, let me know where you are whenever S and Geo place you somewhere.

 

  Bee Boy: Please let us know what happens. This placement was supposed to be your last and final.

 

    Bed = Wars: Yeah their right

 

     Disc Lover: Sam and Goerge said they have a house, but they also said I probably wouldn’t like it

 

   Memory Issues: Well, text us the location when ur there.

 

Tommy closed his phone and listened to the phone call Sam was currently on.

 

    “Yeah, emergency placement……I know it’s late, but can you?......That’s awesome, thank you so much Phil!”

 

   Was all he heard before Sam ended the call and turned to look at him.

 

    “Tommy, you're going to Phil’s place, a friend of mine. Please don’t feel the need to get defensive with him, he won’t hurt you.” Sam stated.

 

 

   “Ok.” Tommy said.

       ‘Why do we trust these guys again?’ A voice questioned.

 

     “Because they are our only option Clem.” Tommy replied under his breath.

 

  “What did you say Tommy?” George asked, seemingly having heard the kid whisper.  

 

   “Nothing, are you hearing things?” Tommy replied.

 

       ‘Be careful, They can’t know about us Tommy.’ Another voice warned.

  'I know that, Theseus. I promise we will be ok.' Tommy replied internally before allowing himself  drift off to sleep.

 

Time skip

 

   “Tommy, wake up bud, we’re at Phil's house now.” George said as Sam got out of the car.

 

   Tommy stirred a bit before stilling again, not quite awake yet. Sam sighed as he lightly pushed George to the side.

 

   “Tommy, could you please get up, bud? We need to get out of the car!” Sam said softly as he lightly shook Tommy’s shoulder.

 

     “I’m up Sam. Do I have to go in? I just wanna rest a bit.” Tommy replied, voice deep and raspy from just waking up.

 

  “We know you don’t bub, but you have to go in. You can go to bed after you meet Phil.” George spoke up this time, his voice softer as well.

 

  ‘Go in Toms, we are safe.’ A new voice said. (Why are there so many new voices?!)

   

   ‘Thanks Issac, but I know we are safe, I just, well-.. I’m just scared I guess. You know I hate emergency placements.’ Tommy replied internally.

 

   ‘I’m here Toms, and Wil is with me, so you're not alone.’ Issac said soothingly. Tommy didn’t answer this time, instead re-focusing on his surroundings and catching up with his caseworkers. (Sam and George)

 

  They walked up to the door and Sam knocked. The door opened a moment later to reveal a teenage boy with curly brown hair. He was taller than Tommy ‘Probably only a few inches.’ He was wearing a yellow sweater that was too big for him and a pair of jeans.

 

   “Hello there, are you guys Sam, George and Tommy?” He asked with a heavy British accent. ‘Probably from Suffolk or Brighton.’ Tommy concluded.

 

  “Yes we are, I’m assuming your Wilbur then?” Sam questioned back.

 

   “Yeah, but, please do come in. Wouldn’t want you to freeze to death out there.” Wilbur confirmed lightheartedly.

 

     The trio walked in with Wilbur and sat down on the couch while the teen ran off to get his dad.

 

   “Hey Sam, it’s been a while.” Phil said as he walked in and took a seat across from them. ‘He looks sketchy dude,’ Clem mocking internally, ‘Like, who wears clothes like that. Total dad clothing.’

 

  Tommy stifled a laugh at Clementine’s remark and waited for someone to talk.

 

    “Yeah, it has. But for now, thank you for doing this, I know it was all of a sudden, no prior warning.” Sam replied. Tommy didn’t pay attention to that though, he was too busy trying to analyze Phil.

 

  Phil was wearing a light green t-shirt with a black short-sleeved jacket over it, some jeans and a green and white striped bucket hat. It didn’t look that bad in Tommy’s opinion, but he did agree that he totally looked like a dad.

 

  “So, this is Tommy. He also probably won’t respond since we had to wake him up and he’s still tired.” George said, introducing Tommy.  

 

   ‘Not tired, feeling switchy.’ Tommy grumbled internally, or so he thought.

 

   “What do you mean ‘switchy’ bud?” Sam asked, making Tommy realize he had said it aloud.

 

  “Nothing, ‘m just tired.” Tommy responded quietly.

 

“Alright, mate, how about you head to bed then?” Phil replied, standing up.

 

  “I- sure..” Tommy said, seeing no point in denying sleep.

 

    “Ok, follow me I’ll bring you to your room.” Phil said, offering a hand.

 

   “He probably won’t take your hand-” Sam tried to warn, being cut off by Tommy taking his hand.

 

      ‘Why did you take his hand?’ Clem asked.

 

   ‘Don’t know, he feels safe and comforting.’ Tommy replied internally.

   

   Phil started to lead Tommy upstairs when Tommy reached for his bag. Phil brought him to the bag and waited for him to grab it before going back to the stairs and walking up with the boy.

 

   ‘Hey Clem, is Wil co-conscious right now?’ Because I know that this isn’t all me, gotta be a little.’ Tommy questioned.

 

     ‘He is, he’s tired and wants to cuddle his blanket so he’s trying to push to the front. It doesn’t bother you does it?’ Clem responded.

 

  ‘Nah, I just wanted to know who it is, since the others normally tell me before fronting.’ Tommy replied.

 

  ‘Okay, well he’s with you right now. I’m headed back to the mindscape to sleep so goodnight.’ Clem said before Tommy felt her presence leave.

 

  Tommy re-focused, mind foggy from both the need to sleep and being co-conscious with a little. Looking around he realised that he and Phil had reached the top of the stairs and were headed to a bedroom.

 

  Phil spoke upon reaching the room, “This is your room, let me know if you need anything. But you should have everything.”

 

   He opened the door and waited for Tommy to follow him inside. Tommy did follow, but at a bit slower pace. By now, he was ready to crawl into the mindscape and talk to the other alters, but he didn’t want to let Wil front alone with a stranger.

 

  “Alright, good night Tommy. I will wake you up for breakfast in the morning.” Phil said as he walked off, letting Tommy be alone to settle in.

 

  ‘Hey, Wil? Do you want to get us ready for bed?’ Tommy internally asked the little.

 

  ‘Can I? I know you don reawy wike it when we in a new pace. (I know you don’t really like it when we front in new places.)’ Wil responded.

 

  ‘Of course bud, your pj’s and our phone are in the bag, should be on top.’ Tommy replied, waiting for Wil to go ahead and take the front.

 

  It took a few minutes for them to switch, dissociation sucked. But Wil was now controlling the body while Tommy was just in the mindscape now, co-conscious.  

 

   ‘Go ahead and get changed, you can watch cartoons on our phone.’ Tommy told Wil.

 

  “Ok Tom Tom.” Wil muttered aloud to Tommy before setting their bag down and opened it.

 

  Just as Tommy had said, the pj’s and phone were on top. Grabbing them quickly the little changed into a blue pyjama top with yellow stars and black shorts. Wil walked over to the bed after changing and layed down, turning on the phone.

 

  After scrolling through for a while Wil put on a show and drifted off to sleep. Tommy was not asleep though, he was talking with Theseus about the new placement, wondering what the next day would bring.

 

 

Notes:

1766 words! Long chapter for you guys, sorry for the wait! The next chapter should be out within the next 2 weeks!

 

Comments and kudos are appreciated!!

Chapter 4: Small hiatus!!

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

Hey guys! So the next chapter might take a while cause we have a lot going on and one of our factives (Ranboo) has been frontstuck! 

 

We will still work on it when we can, but Ranboo (They/It) has decided to go ahead and start writing with us! 

 

By the way, we will delete this chapter when we get back to regular writing/uploads!!

Notes:

-Clementine (She/Her)
-Ranboo (They/It)

Notes:

That's was a lot of characters! Anyways, next chapter should be out by Wednesday or Thursday!

Thank you for reading!

Comments and kudos are appreciated!!