Comment by Sue on 25 Jan 2010 at 10:05 am

Dear Karen & Richard Baer,

I just finished reading Switching Time this morning and spent almost all day reading your blog answers. I feel great to gain the knowledge you both provided. I always knew something was different about my sister but never could figure out what. About two years ago her doctor diagnosed her as having dissociative identity disorder. I watch the Showtime series United States of Tara the whole season in one day. I went into their movie blog and found the many comments you left Karen. I am feeling uplifted with knowledge between your comments there and on your own blog. You are an answering machine, better than a book.

Thank you Richard Baer for taking on such a challenge as Karen. I know her comments and answers have been far worth its weight in gold.

Sue

Dear Sue,

I’m glad my story had helped you understand the illness of multiplicity and I’m glad that you have taken the time to learn more to help your sister. That’s great!

Though I do enjoy commenting on the United States of Tara’s IMDB Board, it’s my desire to simply encourage hope. There have been too many false stories that mock multiple personality disorder, or dissociative identity disorder. I enjoy watching and commenting on the USoT Showtime series, but also do my best to help bring understanding through providing my own personal insights and opinions.

I enjoy the challenge the show provides. The acting is remarkable, but the truth behind the illness they portray is at times difficult for me to agree with. I will not compare the show to my experiences because there is no comparison. I am real and Tara is not. I am not a professional therapist and only base my opinions on my own past experiences. I also know USoT is a show and does not portray the life of a true multiple. But it’s definitely entertaining!

I’m looking forward to this next season. I do appreciate the attention MPD/DID is receiving from the show. Knowledge is the key. In my opinion, if just one person becomes interested and searches to learn more information, then the show is worth viewing.

Thank you for all of your compliments. I will share your thank you with Dr. Baer. I’m sure he’d agree that treating me was one of his biggest challenges and worth it’s weight in gold.

Karen