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\nComment by Lauren on 31 Mar 2010 at 11:24 pm<\/span><\/p>\n
Karen,<\/span><\/p>\n
I just finished Dr. Baer\u2019s book and had to immediately get online to write to someone about it; I\u2019m lucky enough to be writing to you!<\/span><\/p>\n
By the last few chapters I was pouring down tears. It\u2019s been a rare occasion that I have been affected by a book as much as I was by this one, and by your story. What an unbelievable, moving, powerful story that had such a fulfilling ending.<\/span><\/p>\n
One of the most interesting things I found was that I had developed feelings for each alter and was saddened to see some of them integrate! They were each such unique and fascinating pieces, so I can only imagine what a wonderful person you must be.<\/span><\/p>\n
I wish you all the best and truly hope you are doing well! This book and your story will stay with me forever!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Dear Lauren,<\/span><\/p>\n
I am touched by your kind thoughts about my alters as they each integrated. I know that both Dr. Baer and I had a hard time and missed them after they integrated, too! <\/span><\/p>\n
As I re-read my own story, I can feel the love each of my alters held for \u201cme\u201d and all that they contributed to my survival. \u00a0I was afraid I’d lose them through integration, but I didn’t. Though it saddened me to part with their individuality, I was grateful they each merged within me. My alters will always be a part of me just not in their previous separate form. My alters are me. I am my alters. We are one.<\/span><\/p>\n
Being able to visualize my alters through written words was such an important part of my healing. I\u2019m so glad I kept journals, wrote about my experiences, and Dr. Baer documented all our work. \u00a0Dr. Baer and I made a great team. <\/span><\/p>\n
Thank you for all your wonderful heartfelt compliments! \u00a0That means the world to me.<\/span><\/p>\n
Karen <\/span><\/p>\n
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