Her Friends Said
Karen had been described as caring, goofy, and fun-loving by the people closest to her. She even had a fixation with adorable stuffed animals! However, there was more to the musician than meets the eye. Even her friends did not know about a certain aspect of her life. In fact, the young woman had a lot to deal with it in the comfort of her childhood home.
Mommy Issues
When one loves, there is zero guarantee that it will be returned by the recipient. Sadly, this rings true even for the bond between daughters and mothers. Agnes Reuwer Carpenter was not the most affectionate person. For most of her life, Karen craved acceptance and affection from her strict and difficult mother.