Karen F. Riley writes for newspapers and magazines and has authored two weekly newspaper columns and four books. Seven years ago she started KFR Communications, a custom graphic and Website design company. She also leads a ministry called ldquo;Healing in the Hurting Placesrdquo; that offers hope to those suffering from childhood abuse. For more information, visit www.healinginthehurtingplaces.com. Karen and her husband, Bill, have been married for 30 years and are the parents of Lisa, Laura, and Christopher. They reside in New Egypt, New Jersey.