Comment by Nancilee on 23 Nov 2011 at 11:41 am

Hi Karen,

My psychology class is reading your book and I looked you up and found this site. I am really impressed with your survival and hope you are still doing well. I read some of your answers here and some of my questions were answered. I would like to know what you are thankful for…love you so much. And I am thankful for your courage to share. I am also thankful for your Doctor Baer for being your constant voice during your healing time. Happy Thanksgiving! Karen and Richard.

Dear Nancilee,

Thank you for your Thanksgiving wishes! I know this answer is posting late and I am glad that you wrote to me on Facebook before this was posted. Once again, thank you so much for your kind thoughts, compliments, and for reading my blog.

I’m thankful for life, for receiving another chance to live, for Dr. Baer, and my wonderfully large group of supportive forever group of friends. I’m blessed.

Thank you for loving me. And thank you for your kindness towards Dr. Baer. He most certainly was my voice when I could not speak. I will share your comments with him; he’ll be glad to receive it!

Happy Thanksgiving,

Karen

Comment by Kenndra on 22 Nov 2011 at 12:15 am

Hi, I heard about your book in my psychology class just last week and i cannot wait to buy it. first off i respect you and look up to and its astonishing and unbelieveable how powerful you are spiritually i admire your courage. being only 19 years old and having issues of my own my question is this, how do you live a normal life after you have gone through these experiences, thank you. – kenndra

Dear Kenndra,

Thank you for your kind thoughts and compliments! What is a normal life? I’m not sure any of us lives a normal life, but if you mean a life without abuse, then I would say that I no longer accept abuse into my life. For me, living as my best self, keeping toxic relationships at a distance, and learning to enjoy the present moment is how I make it through each day. I no longer dwell on my past and do my best to live my life to the fullest.

Thank you for asking,

Karen

Comment by Karla on 21 Nov 2011 at 1:58 am

In all your travels with the book where would you have liked to visit? What country? I really am inspired by you.  Thank you.

Dear Karla,

I would love to visit every country that has published my story. But one place would most certainly be Australia.  I’ve made many friends around the world and treasure all those who write to me. If I could, I’d love to meet them all.

Thank you for believing I’m an inspiration! That’s very kind and I accept your compliment.

Wishing you a wonderful day!

Karen