Comment by Kayla on 06 Oct 2010 at 4:31 pm

Dear Karen,

My name is Kayla. I’m 17 years old, and have read your story and have been doing some of my own research on cases like yours. I have found through your story, that things like MPD fascinate me greatly.

During the first two weeks of school, my English teacher mentioned a book, called First Person Plural. I’m sure you’ve heard the name. Well, our entire school has to write a book report, and there are roughly around six hundred kids in my school. I was originally going to check out the book, First Person Plural, but they were out of copies. So I just happened to run by your book; and I read the inside cover, and the first few pages of the first chapter and was instantly engaged with it. I couldn’t put it down for weeks. I even read your note, plus Dr. Baers’.

I just want to say, that you, as Judy has said, are one of God’s miracles. I must admit, that you are the strongest person I’ve ever.. well. Read about, really. I haven’t met you.. But you are one of the strongest, I assure you. What happened to you, is just uncalled for, on so many levels, I mean that, honestly. But for you to be as strong as you were with all of this, being patient through all of the years, it gives hope to others who struggle, whether you realize it or not. Your story helps others appreciate the good in life, and that it’s not all bad, and that you can make things that were once bad, you can make them beautiful again.

Anyways, I’ve been sidetracked, aha. But one question. The artwork that Jensen drew. The pictures in the book, are those the only ones? I’d love to see more.

Take care, and God bless you.

Kayla

Columbus, OH

Dear Kayla,

Thank you so much for sharing your kind thoughts and compliments! Receiving your post has me feeling good about living. I will continue to encourage hope through sharing my story for as long as possible. It’s my desire to help others by being available to listen. I care. During my childhood I felt no one cared or listened. Life is too short for us to ignore each other.  My patience and strength comes from feeling secure and cared for. I did not survive alone. I was fortunate to find the right supports.

There are more pictures by Jensen not shown in the book. Dr. Baer has them all in safekeeping. There are also poems, letters, and much more…an entire file cabinet full of gifts and things that were important to my alters and me.

And yes, Kayla, you can make bad things beautiful again.

Wishing you all my best!

Karen