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Ruth was initially reluctant to speak publicly about her childhood trauma but agreed to a televised interview for the local news, accompanied by her therapist, Dr Andrew Pickens. In the interview, Dr Pickens expressed his belief that the poet no longer existed, a sentiment Ruth shared. Following the broadcast, Ruth received overwhelming support.

Ruth was initially reluctant to speak publicly about her childhood trauma but agreed to a televised interview for the local news, accompanied by her therapist, Dr Andrew Pickens. In the interview, Dr Pickens expressed his belief that the poet no longer existed, a sentiment Ruth shared. Following the broadcast, Ruth received overwhelming support.

It inspired many people to share their own stories of childhood abuse for the first time. Ruth publicly thanked everyone who had helped her during the four years she had been taunted by the poet, including the doctors and nurses who treated her and her family, who continued to stand by her.

It inspired many people to share their own stories of childhood abuse for the first time. Ruth publicly thanked everyone who had helped her during the four years she had been taunted by the poet, including the doctors and nurses who treated her and her family, who continued to stand by her.

It inspired many people to share their own stories of childhood abuse for the first time. Ruth publicly thanked everyone who had helped her during the four years she had been taunted by the poet, including the doctors and nurses who treated her and her family, who continued to stand by her.

She expressed immense gratitude to the officers of the Wichita Police Department, saying, "...in the end, they saved me from either a mental breakdown or my own self-destruction." Ruth later shared her experience with author Jean Stone, who released an in-depth book on the case titled Little Girl Fly Away, with additional input from Dr Pickens.

She expressed immense gratitude to the officers of the Wichita Police Department, saying, "...in the end, they saved me from either a mental breakdown or my own self-destruction." Ruth later shared her experience with author Jean Stone, who released an in-depth book on the case titled Little Girl Fly Away, with additional input from Dr Pickens.

She expressed immense gratitude to the officers of the Wichita Police Department, saying, "...in the end, they saved me from either a mental breakdown or my own self-destruction." Ruth later shared her experience with author Jean Stone, who released an in-depth book on the case titled Little Girl Fly Away, with additional input from Dr Pickens.

In 2024, a film based on Ruth's story, The Killer Inside, The Ruth Finlay Story, was released. Ed Finlay remained unwaveringly supportive of his wife, even after learning the truth. They went on to live a stable and happy life together. Ruth Finley dedicated her life to advocating for mental health awareness and encouraging others to seek therapy.

In 2024, a film based on Ruth's story, The Killer Inside, The Ruth Finlay Story, was released. Ed Finlay remained unwaveringly supportive of his wife, even after learning the truth. They went on to live a stable and happy life together. Ruth Finley dedicated her life to advocating for mental health awareness and encouraging others to seek therapy.

In 2024, a film based on Ruth's story, The Killer Inside, The Ruth Finlay Story, was released. Ed Finlay remained unwaveringly supportive of his wife, even after learning the truth. They went on to live a stable and happy life together. Ruth Finley dedicated her life to advocating for mental health awareness and encouraging others to seek therapy.

She also learned to write braille and volunteered for the Braille Association of Kansas, manually transcribing textbooks for people with vision impairments. A lover of needlework and knitting, she donated handmade hats and scarves to US troops in Afghanistan. Ruth passed away in May 2019 at the age of 89.

She also learned to write braille and volunteered for the Braille Association of Kansas, manually transcribing textbooks for people with vision impairments. A lover of needlework and knitting, she donated handmade hats and scarves to US troops in Afghanistan. Ruth passed away in May 2019 at the age of 89.

She also learned to write braille and volunteered for the Braille Association of Kansas, manually transcribing textbooks for people with vision impairments. A lover of needlework and knitting, she donated handmade hats and scarves to US troops in Afghanistan. Ruth passed away in May 2019 at the age of 89.

During her final therapy session with Dr Andrew Pickens, Ruth read a poem she'd written for the occasion. Thank you for helping me see as a goal, having the little girl melted into me and being whole. I can't be rescued except in my mind, but that's only possible because you have been so kind. My heart feels it might break on this sad day as I leave here and you go away.

During her final therapy session with Dr Andrew Pickens, Ruth read a poem she'd written for the occasion. Thank you for helping me see as a goal, having the little girl melted into me and being whole. I can't be rescued except in my mind, but that's only possible because you have been so kind. My heart feels it might break on this sad day as I leave here and you go away.

During her final therapy session with Dr Andrew Pickens, Ruth read a poem she'd written for the occasion. Thank you for helping me see as a goal, having the little girl melted into me and being whole. I can't be rescued except in my mind, but that's only possible because you have been so kind. My heart feels it might break on this sad day as I leave here and you go away.

But my heart is also happy inside that I gained my freedom and also some pride. In my mind, when the need may arise, I'll be with you and I'll shut my eyes. In my heart, your spot will always be there, close to a little girl who felt you did care. After that, Ruth never wrote another poem again.

But my heart is also happy inside that I gained my freedom and also some pride. In my mind, when the need may arise, I'll be with you and I'll shut my eyes. In my heart, your spot will always be there, close to a little girl who felt you did care. After that, Ruth never wrote another poem again.

But my heart is also happy inside that I gained my freedom and also some pride. In my mind, when the need may arise, I'll be with you and I'll shut my eyes. In my heart, your spot will always be there, close to a little girl who felt you did care. After that, Ruth never wrote another poem again.