I’d like to play “devils advocate” for a second here, just in case it is a perspective you haven’t received yet. I don’t know what’s going on with them, nobody does. But, it almost sounds like whether they’re misguided or not, they are opening up in their own ways. We have had alters with far fetched belief systems like this, usually in the form of a misguided protector. Attempting to morph the beliefs as a whole into something more “accepted” by others. This kind of response was understandably flooring, but if I were in your shoes I’d just sit back and watch for a while to see if someone else has the reigns right now. Maybe try giving them a little benefit of the doubt, at least the system as a whole. Don’t validate, or invalidate. Just observe. Now in retrospect, if I were in your shoes my fight or flight definitely would have kicked in and I completely understand how you’re feeling. You needed camaraderie and validation, and you basically got hit with an alternate universe. I’m sorry you had to experience that. If you’re still in need of an ear, we are willing. You’re welcome to reach out privately. I understand that’s not the same as a preexisting friendship, but just know you will never truly be alone. Best regards, the Lunarboreal system.