Originally Posted by
WhatBeast 
I continue to hold the position that battle and alienation with the beast is unhealthy. I suggest we look more toward integration, self-esteem, and wholeness with the idea that ultimately the beast is a valued servant.
Completely agree, reintegration wound up being critical for me after I grew tired of battle and feeling split in two, and the key to calm wholeness and moving on past recovery. Love the reptile, he's part of me, but my frontal lobes are in charge and will stay in charge always. That was a very important milesone for me, about 18 months in.