Comment by Lady Mae on Oct 23, 2010, at 6:44 PM

Dear Karen Overhill,

Despite all those who write you have you ever received emails from anyone’s alters? I am an alter and write to you because I am learning about integration from your story. You see, we as a whole may never be whole as one because of the stupidity of live television showing mpd patients and their alters that there is no need to integrate. Well, as strange as I sound my fellow alters and I are agreeing to integrate thanks to your story. We hated the thought but read how your experience made a difference. Thank you for sharing that your alters are you and you are them and that no one dies or gets destroyed. Thank you for making my system smarter. We start the process of integration of Laura’s eight alters next week. Yeah Team! Thank you Richard and Karen!

Dear Lady Mae,

Yes, I have received letters and comments from the alters of a few multiples. I answer all questions. Though I’m not a therapist, I can answer from my own personal experience. I feel privileged when I receive a message from an alter. You know how hard it is for an alter to reach out and ask a question. I find receiving such questions and comments remarkable and enlightening. Alters are just as important as the person holding them.

I have to say I am excited to hear from you. I’m in awe that you have not only written to me but accepted that you are an alter, one of many in need of information regarding integration. I believe you are the first to have asked me your question. I am proud of you for sharing with me and wanting to take the next step to help Laura become one.

My story is not a guide about how to integrate, but I’m sure you know that. It’s just my personal story of integration. I’m glad to hear you chose to read my story and believe integration will help and not hurt Laura, you and the others. Yes, you and your fellow alters will simply merge together and blend with Laura. As an alter your job has changed and it’s time for Laura to live on her own life without dissociation. Laura may not understand her need to integrate, but you do. Laura will gain your wisdom.

I’m sure you will be of great help when the time comes to integrate. Sharing with your therapist that you and the others have read my story will give your therapist a better sense of where you are.

Wishing you all my best during your journey to integrate. May you experience a sense of calm as you each merged together for Laura.

Please keep in touch!

Karen