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\nComment by Sophia on 05 Feb 2010 at 2:13 pm <\/span><\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n
Dear Karen, <\/span><\/p>\n
First, congratulations on being brave to share your story. Second, thank you for not focusing more on the multiple part but more on sexual abuse. First comes the abuse second comes the creative way you dealt with the abuse. The mind is fascinating. Being a multiple is a miracle. Richard Baer wrote a compelling story but honestly couldn\u2019t have without you. I am a psych student and our class is in the middle of discussing your book. We were only to spend a day but continued for two and if there was more time slotted we would have discussed it more. My point is, can you believe this one? Yesterday, 80% of the class originally thought you were not real, made up your abuse and Richard Baer took you for a ride by making you believe you were a multiple. Today, 90% of the same class turned to believe in you, your story, in Richard Baer\u2019s work and an extra plus, they believed the illness to be real. Bravo, Karen! out of nearly 150 students what a change over! What a Great mental challenge! Thanks! <\/span><\/p>\n
Sophia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Dear Sophia<\/span><\/p>\n
Thank you so much for sharing your class experience while studying multiple personality disorder. How fascinating to hear how the overall debate turned so drastically. There are many who are skeptical about the illness I once suffered from. Knowledge is the key, and I’m sure Dr. Baer will be thrilled to hear what you have shared.<\/span><\/p>\n
Multiplicity has taken quite a beating over the years as many false claims of the illness surfaced in the media. I am grateful to Dr. Baer for how he handled my illness. Our therapeutic relationship worked; we made a great team! <\/span><\/p>\n
It saddens me to hear when people think Dr. Baer has taken advantage of me. That is far from the truth. I am grateful for the time and unconditional care he has given me. We have worked very hard together to heal me. I don’t believe there are many psychiatrists who would have done the same. My therapy was intense and lasted for many years. I was not an easy patient to treat. \u00a0After my multiplicity was cured, only then did he bring up the idea of sharing my story. \u00a0It was my choice from the very beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n
I appreciate your honesty in telling me about your class discussion. I agree, my story can be a challenge to comprehend and analyze, but I do love to hear about such debates.<\/span><\/p>\n
Please know that I am here, as well as Dr. Baer, to answer any further questions or thoughts you may have. It is our hope to help in any way we can.<\/span><\/p>\n
Karen<\/span><\/p>\n
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