Comment by Renee on 20 Nov 2009 at 11:30 am

Karen?????

What will you do now that Oprah is ending her show and you haven’t been invited????? I assumed you are devastated by her show ending. Why in the world she never had you on her show leaves me puzzled? Are you angry at Oprah? What do you think of her now? Do you think she will reconsider your story and have you and Baer guest? I wish she would. I would be so happy. I know your story would help so many more women.

I love you, your the best inspirational person I know. A true live real hero of a woman with strength, grace and a rare jewel willing to put yourself in the past to help. Thank you!

Happy Thanksgiving, Karen. I am thankful you are in my life.

Dear Renee,

No, I am not devastated that Oprah hadn’t chosen Dr. Baer or me to appear on her show.  I am actually happy for Oprah. She had worked very hard for over twenty four years and, as she’s stated, twenty five years is the perfect time. For a quarter of a century Oprah chose to help millions grow in spirit, faith, and wholeness. That includes me. I would love to meet Oprah someday, and if not as a guest on her show, maybe afterwards when she has time for breakfast or lunch. I would love to meet her and share what an inspiration she has been to me. I believe through witnessing Oprah’s courage time and again as she revealed and shared her painful past, she inspired me to seek help and not be afraid to share.

My story continues on and has already helped thousands who have suffered from childhood abuse. Switching Time has sold thousands of copies and continues to grow at a slow and steady pace. What’s most important to me is to know that I have healed, have survived multiplicity, and am able to share from my experiences. I am proud of my work with Dr. Baer. When Dr. Baer wrote Switching Time it was my wish to reach out and encourage hope through sharing my story. Our goal was to help people recognize early symptoms that are clearly present but often ignored. I believe Switching Time has accomplished that. Knowledge is the key.

I’m hopeful and believe my story is meant to be shared, whether on Oprah, or not, my voice continues to be heard in many venues, including here through my blog. I am grateful for small steps. Maybe one day Oprah will call. I would truly love to hear from her.

Thank you for all your kind compliments, especially for loving me, having faith, and believing in me.

Happy Thanksgiving to you, too! I am thankful for all those who continue to support my efforts to share in order to help others.

Karen