Bridget on Questions for Karen: “Hi Karen, I just got done reading your book. I was told that there was possibly a sequel that had…” Sep 20, 18:26Karen answers Carole
Richard Baer on Jun 5th 2009
Dear Carole,
I’m sorry to hear that you were sexually abused. It is a hard battle to overcome. I continue to struggle at times, too! Dissociation comes in many forms, in my case I became a multiple, but not all abused children develop alternate personalities.
I understand not feeling good enough because of early sexual abuse. Certain things will trigger my feeling that way. It’s hard to say how I will react at any given time. When I feel frustrated, betrayed, or taken advantage of, I will also feel not good enough and not respected. Sometimes people take me for granted, ignore me, and dismiss what’s important to me.
I have always thought I was staying alive hoping to feel loved, and to feel loved was the most important feeling I needed in order to live.
Thank you for your compliments,
Karen