Comment by Dennis on 15 Mar 2010 at 1:13 pm

Dear Karen,

Thank you for providing this blog. I am impressed by your capability to conquer some ignorant questions. I hope you don’t feel bad about yourself, you are my hero. After reading your story I changed for the better. I didn’t kill myself. I swear I will follow your lead of defense. I assumed my life was the worst. No, yours was and you chose to stick around. I suppose I will to. Thank you, Mam!

Dennis

Dear Dennis,

You’re welcome. I’m so glad to hear you didn’t end your life. I appreciate you saying that my story gave you reason to move forward, but I believe it is your own faith and strength that led to your survival. Please follow and trust your own instincts; you are stronger than you think.

I never thought of any questions posted here as ignorant. I suppose those who write me just need to be heard, and sometimes it’s hard to put those thoughts into words.  I never judge anyone and answer each question to the best of my ability.

Thank you for thinking of me as a hero!  But I am just one woman with a story to share in hope of bringing comfort to those who hurt. If I can accomplish that, then my life is worth living.

Wishing you all my best. Thanks for sticking around.

Karen