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protector

protectors are alters that protect the body , system , host , core , or other specific alters or groups of alters . physical protectors might take or try to prevent physical abuse or become aggressive in an attempt to defend against physical abuse . verbal protectors might take verbal abuse or lash back verbally in order to counter verbal abuse . emotional protectors might take emotional abuse or comfort other alters to soften the effects of emotional abuse . sexual protectors might take sexual abuse or attempt to instigate sexual abuse in an attempt to feel more in control of the situation . caretaker alters are a unique type of protector that is focused specifically on taking care of younger , weaker , or more vulnerable alters or external children . persecutors are another specific type of protector that are often not seen as such but that protect by harming the system themselves in order to avoid outside harm .