Betty: I could not remember because the Beings placed an amnesia block so I would not recall the entire experience. Quazgaa said he was locking secrets in my mind, and when the time was right they would be released. At the same time he must have closed the record in my subconscious concerning the encounter, and knew it was safely hidden from my memory. He said it would be a while before my race would believe me. Years later while undergoing regressive hypnosis, and being left in subliminal hypnosis, the entire account returned to my memory.
B J: What was the reaction of the rest of your family after they were freed from their suspended animation?
Betty: I don’t think they remembered at the time. Again, the Beings had to have placed an amnesia block on them as well. If they did remember anything, it probably felt like a dream, and they never mentioned it, except for Becky’s dream of little clay men.
B J: When the details of your abduction experiences were made public, did this totally change your life, and the lives of your family?
Betty: Yes, many things changed in my family. My father passed on, my ex husband disappeared, my two sons died in an auto accident, my mother came to live with us, I moved to Florida with her and my two youngest daughters. I was told not to speak to any reporters. I had to sell my home, the children had to attend other schools. My whole life, and my family had changed and went through some very difficult times.
Then I was caught up in a whirlwind publicity tour to help publicize “The Andreasson Affair” book.. . There were many news, radio, and television interviews, and book signings. Also lectures. I felt nervous and not very articulate, having to talk before huge crowds, and knew I had to, because sincere people concerned over the UFO phenomenon wanted, and some needed to know what happened. And what was going on.
B J: After your case was investigated fully and became public knowledge, did you suffer any ridicule from friends or acquaintances?
Betty: No. I can honestly say people were absolutely wonderful. You know... when I was thrust into the public eye, I did not have a question in my mind that people would not believe me with what happened, because it’s the truth... If there were any that didn't believe, they must have said it without me hearing or knowing of it, and that in itself reveals the kindness of our human race. There were a few unhappy professionals in the UFO circles of research, that did not appreciate the publicity and interest my UFO encounters received.
