Comment by Raina on 09 Apr 2010 at 7:22 pm

Karen,

Thank you and Richard Baer for telling a story so horrific and inspirational at the same time. I swear I didn’t think I had the courage to get through it but I persevered and so glad I did. You are amazing. I am appalled that children are abused. I wish more people read your book. Maybe then abuse will lessen. People need to know the truth about child molesters and predators.

Raina,

Vermont

Dear Raina,

I agree! All people: teachers, caregivers, parents, everyone needs to pay attention to the signs of an abused child. When I was a child, I was threatened into compliance and warned that if I told, I’d be killed. I believe the more knowledge is shared the less abuse will happen. If children know the difference between good touch and bad touch, they are more likely to tell someone if they are mistreated. That’s my hope, and why I share my story. No child needs to suffer abuse. It’s never the fault of the child.

I am glad you finished my story. I appreciate your honesty. I know Switching Time’s a difficult read. But at the same time, inspirational and rich with hope.

Thank you for sharing.

Karen