Comment by Shady on 18 Jan 2010 at 8:32 am

Dear Karen.

I’m a chinese girl of 16 (btw.today is my birthday).i have read this book for twice(in chinese).i was so touched about your experience.you are a great person.i cant imagine how you became such strong……i often complain my life.too busy and too boring.but when i see your experience.i start stopping it..i have no reason to complain!!!

Dc Baer is also a knowledgeable. smart patient and nice doctor!

love is always around us!

how is you life today? what about your children?

best wishes!

Dear Shady,

First and most important, happy 16th birthday!  I hope all your wishes come true!

Thank you for sharing that you’ve read my story twice! That’s incredible to hear. It shows me that you were interested in learning more about my journey to wellness and my life struggles as a multiple.

I have no idea how I was able to survive and be strong through all that I have endured. I believe faith in God helped pull me through my horrors, leaving me able to survive with alter help. I am grateful to have found Dr. Baer and his unconditional care. I was lucky. I had a great support system.

Please don’t be so hard on yourself regarding complaining. We all complain at times even though we know that our complaints sometimes seem miniscule compared to the troubles of others. I am grateful just to be me. And believe it or not, I complain too!

Yes, Dr. Baer was a kind and patient doctor. I will be forever grateful for his help in healing me. As for me, I am doing the best I can to live my life in a way that I never thought possible. My children are doing well. My son recently married a beautiful schoolteacher and my daughter is a full time college student. Thank you for asking!

Love does surround us. Keep your faith.  And know that knowledge is strength.

Karen