Comment by Lauren on 31 Mar 2010 at 11:24 pm

Karen,

I just finished Dr. Baer’s book and had to immediately get online to write to someone about it; I’m lucky enough to be writing to you!

By the last few chapters I was pouring down tears. It’s been a rare occasion that I have been affected by a book as much as I was by this one, and by your story. What an unbelievable, moving, powerful story that had such a fulfilling ending.

One of the most interesting things I found was that I had developed feelings for each alter and was saddened to see some of them integrate! They were each such unique and fascinating pieces, so I can only imagine what a wonderful person you must be.

I wish you all the best and truly hope you are doing well! This book and your story will stay with me forever!

Dear Lauren,

I am touched by your kind thoughts about my alters as they each integrated. I know that both Dr. Baer and I had a hard time and missed them after they integrated, too!

As I re-read my own story, I can feel the love each of my alters held for “me” and all that they contributed to my survival.  I was afraid I’d lose them through integration, but I didn’t. Though it saddened me to part with their individuality, I was grateful they each merged within me. My alters will always be a part of me just not in their previous separate form. My alters are me. I am my alters. We are one.

Being able to visualize my alters through written words was such an important part of my healing. I’m so glad I kept journals, wrote about my experiences, and Dr. Baer documented all our work.  Dr. Baer and I made a great team.

Thank you for all your wonderful heartfelt compliments!  That means the world to me.

Karen