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\nComment by Beth, on 23 Sep 2010 at 5:39 pm<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n
Dear sweet Karen,<\/span><\/p>\n
Your life story is a miracle. I have always wanted to hear of a miracle and I have been granted my prayers. The weight of your story was so much to bear, hearing about the horrendous abuse you faced as a young girl, but when I realized how God had given you this amazing miracle of being able to practically set aside the bulk of the feelings and pain from the abuse until it was ready to be dealt with as a mature adult, I was absolutely blown away. Your story defies so many things I once thought to be true. Baer\u2019s book is now in my top ten favorite books ever read and I thank you so much for allowing him to publish it. You are a strong individual and I will never forget your battle story.\u2028I only wish that I could know about and have had the chance to change the lives of the poor children who didn\u2019t make it past the abuse. Because of you, Karen, I promise to never be ashamed to question a troubled child and try to led them out of despair before it\u2019s too late.<\/span><\/p>\n
Much love and pride to have even known of your story,<\/span><\/p>\n
Beth<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Dear Beth,<\/span><\/p>\n
I am speechless. Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and compliments! I’m grateful to receive the God-sent coping mechanism of multiplicity that helped me survive until I was able to deal with it in the safety of therapy. I was fortunate to have found good therapeutic help. I’m not sure what would have happened if I fell into the wrong hands. I believe there’s a reason for everything. I believe Dr. Baer was God sent. My story may defy reality, but it’s true. I would love to learn more about how my brain created multiplicity. I wish someone could explain the details to me, but what matters most is that I survived. I’m blessed.<\/span><\/p>\n
I’m glad to hear that my story changed your thoughts to never to be ashamed to question a troubled child. I think it’s best to be there for a child, but without asking too many questions and allowing them to share in their own way. Sometimes a child will wish to please you, so question with caution. And if the child confirms being abused, report what the child shared with the police or proper authority. It saddens me that so many children continue to be abused with no one to help them. I am attuned to people and sometimes find myself sensing a child has been abused or an adult is an abuser. When I suspect something is not right I pay close attention. I observe closely, and make sure I don’t falsely accuse anyone. It’s hard not to jump to\u00a0conclusions when abuse is suspected, but sometimes it’s best to take a small step back and be sure.<\/span><\/p>\n
Thank you for caring,<\/span><\/p>\n
Karen<\/span><\/p>\n
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