Comment by Roxanne on 14 Jun 2010 at 6:04 am

Good morning, Karen!

Thank you! You made my life a whole lot less complicated by sharing your story. I couldn’t understand my grief. Now I am in therapy and working hard to deal with my past abuse. I am not a multiple but that dont matter. I was severely sexually abused and your story spoke to me too. I read one of your answers and you are right- trying to forget is not an option. Thank you for that! I tried and tried to forget. I thought I was not brave when my abuse seeped back into my life ten fold just like you described it would. You are an amazing woman. Don’t know you but your help surely was worth it’s weight in gold. Did you ever imagine yourself as a therapist? You would be excellent in that area. Your calm demeanor and advice is right on target. Are you sure you haven’t trained in psych? I wish you a life time of good things. Love you!

Roxanne

New York

Dear Roxanne,

I am glad to hear that my story inspired you to seek help for yourself. That’s what I desire for my story to do: encourage hope.

Yes, trying to forget is not an option, so please take time to heal, and know that your healing begins when you are able to acknowledge your past, talk about it, and move forward as your best self.

A therapist? Me? Thank you for believing I would make a good therapist. I love what I do but never thought to major in psychology. But I’ve been blessed by my experiences and learned a great deal about how to help others. It’s never too late; maybe someday I will become one. I presently work as an administrator for a counseling center and take thirty to fifty calls a day. I do my best, and am able to triage all those seeking help. I love my job and my ability to take in very stressful situations without flinching.

Thank you for having faith in me and wishing me a lifetime of good things! I truly appreciate hearing from you.

Karen