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\nComment by Shannon on 19 Feb 2010 at 2:04 pm <\/span><\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n
Dear Karen, <\/span><\/p>\n
Thank you. I mean really truly thank you. I was so depressed the last four months. My sister bought me your book for Christmas and I was insulted thinking she insinuated I may have MPD or DID. It only added to my depression. Well I was off work for three days from the flu and started reading your book. I read it right though in one day and never imagined you would inspire me. I would be proud to be like you but judged you before reading. Now I want to write you and tell you I respect and admire you. I love that you are answering questions. I went to work today in a better spirit. I put all my anger aside and decided to do my best. I refuse to listen to those who degrade me for my depression. I feel a weight lift off my shoulders. If you can heal from your past I know I can too. Thank you. We who have been abused need to support each other. You were right. The past abuse suffered takes a lifetime to heal from. I was living in fear which allowed my abusers to control me. No more for me. <\/span><\/p>\n
Shannon<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Dear Shannon,<\/span><\/p>\n
Thank you for sharing your experience reading my story and your own healing process. Feeling depressed and receiving a book about someone who also suffered must have been overwhelming. Inspirational or not, a story like mine is not easy to read when you\u2019re not feeling well yourself. I’m glad you put the book aside and read it when you did. I am touched to hear you went back to work in better spirits after reading Switching Time<\/em>, and not allowing ignorant degrading comments to depress you. Sadly, some people are better at causing additional grief than making efforts to help.<\/span><\/p>\n
Thank you for all your compliments! We do need to support each other, always. Those of us who have been abused share a bond that requires faith, strength, hope, and constant encouragement. I\u2019m glad you refused to listen to hurtful words. It may take a lifetime to heal, but you are not alone.<\/span><\/p>\n
Karen<\/span><\/p>\n
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