Comment by Taylor on 09 Sep 2010 at 12:02 am

Dear Karen,

I discovered your story in a library. The front cover page is what got my attention. In a hurry, not even reading the summary to it, I took it. I read the summary and took the sticker off the front, (sorry, had to) and saw the subtitle, “A doctor’s harrowing story of treating a woman with 17 personalities”. I immediately had to read it. Once I started reading, I couldn’t set the book down. It took about 3 days to read it. I finally finished it today! It was amazing. I loved your story! It’s the best book I’ve ever read. Though I’m 16, it was alot for me to take in. I believe you’re a remarkable person. You have no clue what kind of impact you have made on me and I’m sure you’ve made more on others.
I hope everything is well for you!
I have a couple of questions:
is the picture on the front yours?
How’re your children?
Do you still speak to your mother?
How did you forgive everyone?
I really hope things are well.
GOD BLESS YOU!

Dear Taylor,

Thank you for sharing! I know my story is a lot to take in, but it was necessary to share all in order to bring knowledge and understanding to my previous illness.

The front cover of the hardback edition of Switching Time was designed by an artist at Random House. The picture is not of me, but I think it portrayed a vulnerable girl very well.

My children are both doing very well and are happily building their future. My daughter is in college and employed full-time and my son and his wife are happily married for over a year now! I am blessed.

In regards to talking to my mother…yes, we do speak, but I do not share close discussions with her. We talk more about her and her life, rarely about me. I chose to forgive my mother and all my abusers. If I did not forgive those who hurt me, then I would not have been able to let go of my pain and move on. I wanted to live and feel free from the burden I carried.

Thank you for all your compliments!

Karen