Comment by Willow on 21 Mar 2010 at 9:36 pm

Hi Karen,

I read you answer about hypnosis. what an interesting way to word it. Thank you. I understand. I always thought hypnosis was cruel and you were talked into it by Dr. Baer. I wish you the best. I am hopeful for people who have walked your walk. If you continue to share many will become stronger off your strength. I did. Please never end your life. Please write another book with Dr. Baer. Love that you remain true to yourself. Love that you care.

Willow

Dear Willow,

I am glad to hear my previous answer about hypnosis was helpful. I hoped my answer would provide knowledge. Before hypnosis therapy I would have said it was something made up, false, and brought on by drugs.  But no, it was nothing like that at all. I believe my multiplicity was some form of hypnosis in itself. I never thought hypnosis to be cruel, but I did once believe it was a way one person could manipulate another. I was cautious before and during hypnotherapy. Dr. Baer took every precaution to make sure my alters and I were safe and comfortable. It would have been impossible for Dr. Baer to hypnotize me if I felt threatened.  

It’s amazing to learn how one’s brain works. I continue to learn something new about myself each day. The alters I created to help me survive were incredible. I was blessed.

It is my hope to share more of my story some day in a sequel to Switching Time.  I pray never to be visited by my past thoughts of suicide, but although they may visit now and then, they don’t stay long. I will always try my best to continue living my life the best I can. Thank you for encouraging me to move forward.

Karen