Comment by Jessica on 06 Jul 2010 at 10:54 pm

Karen,

I wish I knew why God allows such horrible things to happen to people, children especially. I am very sorry you went through all that you were forced to endure. Your story is moving, touching and daunting- my eyes have been opened and I pray that individuals going through a similar circumstance find sanctuary.

Jessica

Dear Jessica,

How kind your thoughts are! I know it appears that God may allow such horrible things to happen. But I don’t hold God responsible. People, my father and grandfather, created the abuse that hurt me, as well as others. I don’t believe it’s God’s fault that I suffered. I believe my multiplicity was a God sent coping mechanism. I believe God helped me survive by giving me the gift of dissociation.

Abuse is abuse. There are many who continue to suffer without help. It saddens me to hear their stories. Of course, I’m sad that I was abused, but I’m grateful to be alive and able to encourage hope through sharing my story.

Thank you for caring and sharing. I truly appreciate you.

Karen