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Seems... normal, to me, with a bit of thought, I suppose. I think it would be very odd for an able bodied person to have a disabled alter, but it makes sense for disabled folks to.

I admit I did find it a bit of a strange thought upon first seeing it, because we're kinda the opposite? Even though our body is cripple³ none of us, internally, are disabled. We all walk and move normally as things are, hell, some of us have wings and one of us shapeshifts. It makes sense, because our disabilities are progressive and we didn't really struggle with them in childhood and early adolescence when we would've formed, and we haven't really had anyone split in a long time to my knowledge? So I feel like that tracks given the circumstances.

All of us who have connections to that trauma (aka all of our EPs) are disabled. Some of us are better at “blocking it out” (as per the pain therapy we went through), and some are more specialized at “toughing it out” during flare ups. Others specifically rehab the body during/after flare ups or specific dislocation.

you should make sure they're fed, which makes sure you're fed. you should block out time for them to have a shot at their hobbies (or even trying new ones), and maybe they'll let you hang around while they work. you should wash your bedsheets so that the next headmate who fronts can have a clean bed to lay in.

it doesn't have to be large acts of i love yous. the i love yous can be very small and mundane. it means the world when you and your folks are slowed to a crawl and need support.

Guy tied up in chair: uh…theres just one guy over there.

Mafia boss: Yeah. That’s Lil’ Tony. He’s got one of dem conditions where he’s got multiple mooks n’ his head. But when Big Tony fronts you’re gonna be in big trouble.