“Do you remember killing any of them?” “No.” “I read the transcript of your trial, Ashley.”
“You didn’t kill them. One of your alters did. We’re going to get acquainted with your alters, and in time, with your help we’ll make them disappear.”
“I—I hope you can—” “I can. I’m here to help you, and that’s what I’m going to do.”
“The alters were created in your mind to save you from an unbearable pain. We have to find out what caused that pain.”
“I need to find out when those alters were born and why.” “How—how do you do that?”
“We’ll talk. Things will come to you. From time to time, we’ll use hypnotism or Sodium Amytal.”
“You’ve been hypnotized before, haven’t you?” “Yes.” “No one’s going to pressure you. We’re going to take our time.”
He added reassuringly, “And when we’re through, you’re going to be well.”
They talked for almost an hour. At the end of that time, Ashley felt much more relaxed.
Back in her room, she thought, I really think he can do it. And she said a little prayer.
Dr. Keller had a meeting with Otto Lewison. “We talked this morning,” Dr. Keller said.
“The good news is that Ashley admits she has a problem, and she’s willing to be helped.”
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