Comment by Jillian on 01 Mar 2010 at 9:32 am

Hi Karen and Richard!

I love you both! Amazing and inspirational book! I have never known such horror and mostly never knew anyone could survive anything like that. But the book is a teaching tool for us students who had lived perfect lives. I read your book in Abnormal Psychology class. I live in a dream world where me my mom and grandma live like royalty with my father and grandfather pampering our every need. Manicures, pedicures, elegant clothes and travels. How sad you were mistreated so badly. I cannot imagine surviving your illness. I love my dad and gramps. I am fortunate to be loved and never hurt by them. My heart is sad for you but your survival taught me so much about living. I will never complain about anything again. Thank you both! God bless you for sharing. May you find peace and happiness forever more.

Jillian

Memphis, TN

Dear Jillian,

Thank you for sharing! It’s important for me to hear stories such as yours. I’ve never experienced the type of life you’ve lived. To feel that kind of love is foreign to me, but I’m so glad there are families who care for each other like yours. I know how hard it must be to imagine living in chaos and abuse, but by reading my story and allowing yourself to feel my pain vicariously, you can gain the knowledge of what can happen to a child who is tormented by sexual abuse. A door has opened for you and I’m glad to hear you understood the lesson.

Thank you for your compliments and for your blessings. Sending blessings back to you. May you continue to enjoy and live your life with gratitude.

Karen