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\nComment by Corrine on 20 Sep 2009 at 7:38 pm<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Dear Karen,<\/span><\/p>\n
I am sitting here deep in thought about who you are and what drove you to this point in your life. I finished reading ST five minutes ago. I have felt suicidal a few times and that was horrible enough. I know your are older than most mpd patients. Most do end their life. What is one thing that kept you alive? As a mpd patient what would you suggest to other people who are mpd? I think you are remarkable. I wish to meet you.<\/span><\/p>\n
Corrine<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Dear Corrine,<\/span><\/p>\n
Thank you\u00a0for\u00a0your thoughtfulness to share. I truly appreciate your questions. What has driven me to this point in my life is faith. Despite what some may think, I am an optimist\u00a0who tries very hard\u00a0to continuously overcome dark thoughts that sometimes intrude and drag me down. I have felt suicidal most of my life, but I have learned through therapy that suicidal thoughts were okay as long as I never act on them. Life is hard for anyone who once suffered abuse, but it’s still a life worth living. Staying alive is always a struggle for those who suffer. Accomplishing one day at a time is a celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n
Is there an average age before a multiple\u00a0gives in\u00a0to suicide? I’ve never read anything like that. I believe\u00a0what kept me going, year after year, day after day, minute by minute,\u00a0was feeling unconditionally cared for and loved. When I feel loved I can accomplish anything. I have faith, strength, love, and feel trust. <\/span>But when that feeling subsides or seems lost, I start to fall. At those times I really need support and strength to move forward. Surviving abuse is a life long process. What helps me is to constantly remind myself that my abusers are long gone and dead. And I am here; free to live my life as I always intended to.<\/span><\/p>\n
It would be my privilege to meet not only you, but all those who wish to meet me and Dr. Baer.<\/span><\/p>\n
Thank you for thinking I’m remarkable! I am touched.<\/span><\/p>\n
Karen<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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