Comment by Paige on 10 Oct 2010 at 9:38 pm

Karen,

Your book has helped me so much. I had a lot of similar things happen to me, and for a long time was only able to talk about things in bits and pieces. I work in the mental health field, so that makes it harder for me to open up sometimes. One of my supervisors at work suggested your book to me and I started reading it. I am in awe of your strength, and through reading such atrocities that you have sadly been through, have given me some hope to allow other parts of me to come out, and to discuss the memories that certain parts share. Thank you again for everything. You are a true inspiration to many.

Paige

Dear Paige,

You’re welcome! Thank you for sharing! I am glad to hear that my story has helped you understand what you are going through. I can understand your difficulty in sharing and speaking up while working in the mental health field. I work for a counseling center and sometimes put myself on hold, rarely sharing or opening up. At work I hope no one will ask me questions about myself. Though I do not share with clients, my fellow workers know my story, emotionally support me, and accept me for who I am. I know they are there for me when and if I need them, but I continue to my best to keep that part of my life out of my work environment

I am glad that someone shared my story with you and hope that you will come to accept the damaged parts of yourself. My alters never needed to come out unless I was under distress or in need of intervention. Now is the time to heal in the safety of therapy. Please seek help with a qualified therapist, if you haven’t already, who can help you manage your painful memories.

Thank you so much for your compliments and support! Wishing you a safe journey to healing.

Karen