((((((((Lauren, Silver, and the others)))))))

I'm so sorry that your mother hurt and neglected you so terribly and allowed other people to hurt you. I admire your strength and determination to survive such horrors. I'm glad that you have a therapist to help you. How old is Lauren now? How old is Silver? Do you keep in touch with your brothers and sisters?

I hope that you'll continue to post in the forums, and that you'll keep us up to date on your progress in therapy. Please also let us know any time that you need help from us.