Her Friends Said
There was a lot of things happening behind the scenes for Karen. This is something that is true for all celebrities and public figures. Her friends described her as someone caring, fun-loving, and goofy. Interestingly, she also had an adorable obsession when it comes to stuffed animals. However, there were a lot of things in her family that made Karen the person she was back then.
Mommy Issues
Karen gave love freely but that did not guarantee that it would always be reciprocated. The prime example would be her own mother. Agnes Carpenter was described as a strict and difficult woman by those who knew her. Her entire life, all Karen wanted was to feel accepted and loved by her mother.