““My world was crashing down around me. I had to get to Chris. He was my anchor. I ran off without another word, my parents yelling for me to stop. How could I? Christopher needed me now more than ever. How could I just sit around doing nothing within the safe confines of my home while he was out there probably fighting for his life? I run and keep running and don’t stop until I feel the heat of the flames of the burning house. There was a small crowd surrounding it, doing what little they could to put the fire out. But I knew it was futile. The raging fire was out of control. It wouldn’t go out until it ends what is left of the house. I stand there in shock as my worst nightmare comes to life in front of my eyes.””
![“Throughout our times with Christopher [therapist] we were encouraged to work together at communicating on the inside. He pointed out that it would be good for us all to listen-in when an alter was telling his/her story - that it's now safe, no harm will come to us from telling or from knowing…” quote by Carolyn Bramhall](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/27c/carolyn-bramhall-55093_abuse_throughout-our-times-with-christopher-th_1496172.jpg)
