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Comment by Carol on 12 Aug 2011 at 12:13 pm<\/p>\n

Hi Karen,<\/p>\n

I am reading the book Switching Time, and have been awestruck at the number of similarities we share. Everything from being overweight without understanding how I got that way to losing time; and so much more. I had to put the book away (temporarily) because I can\u2019t seem to be able to read about integration. I\u2019ll read it eventually.<\/p>\n

I know you\u2019ve probably heard lots of people\u2019s stories, and I won\u2019t waste your time with mine. Just as there are many similarities between us, there are differences too. I didn\u2019t experience the awful trauma that you endured. I have always had more communication with the various aspects of myself. I thought they were my conscience.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Dear Carol,<\/p>\n

Thank you for sharing! I’m glad you put the book aside for now. I admire that you are able to set limits for yourself as to how much you can handle and take in. I empathize with your concern about integration. I don\u2019t regret my integration. I didn\u2019t lose my alters during integration because they will always be a part of me. My alters merged within me and we are now all one. The only difference is there is no one alter acting out their individual lives. I never felt I lost anyone. I feel whole and maintain the variety of talents and capabilities I received from them.<\/p>\n

I’m blessed. It’s amazing to be one woman. On occasion I’ll think I miss my alters, but that thought quickly disappears when I recall the chaos I lived with. Integration gives me a wonderful feeling of freedom. I’m happy and live my life without fear of losing time. To feel a sense of calm and live as one is the greatest gift I ever received.<\/p>\n

I would love to know your story! Please share if you want to, here or through my Facebook private message. Everyone has a story and yours is important, too! Sharing will help your healing.<\/p>\n

Looking forward to hearing from you.<\/p>\n

Karen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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