Comment by ellie on 08 Jan 2011 at 1:38 am

thank you for telling your story. i know you inspire people but do you know how much you are loved and do you know your book is appreciated. i have been abused and it was your help, not your doctor’s  that helped me. isn’t facebook amazing. happy i found you. you are a true servant of god/ an angel. bless you.

ellie

Dear Ellie,

You’re welcome! Thank you for sharing your kind thoughts. I’ve been told how much I’m loved, but it never ceases to bring me joy to hear it again. I’m truly touched by everyone who feels that. When I started down the path to share my story, I thought it was too overwhelming.  Could anyone understand that I am just one woman who happened to survive something horrific, and now wants to share in hope? It’s always been my desire to encourage hope and healing.

I’m sorry to hear that you, too, were abused. There are doctors who can be of great help, but it’s within each of us to heal ourselves. I admit, I’ve learned many lessons from Dr. Baer, but in the end, it was all up to me. Dr. Baer never told me what to do; he listened and treated me with unconditional care and respect. He was my guide.  That in turn helped me guide myself.

I’m blessed and grateful to all my new friends and Facebook friends for inspiring me, bringing smiles to my face, and touching me deeply. My faith comes from caring people like you. Thank you!

God bless you.

Karen