Tulip Trees in Winter. Almost 29 years ago Teri Kay Willett began a journey toward recovery from Childhood Sexual Abuse. Ms. Willett writes in a poetic voice telling the story of her emotional path through the aftermath of the trauma and the ensuing Dissociative Identity Disorder. Tulip Trees in Winter is the compilation of the stories of 15 "little girls" inside of the author. Contained in the book are the paintings that were created along with the poetry. Join with Ms. Willett as she rises from despair to hope just as the tulip trees bloom out of winter.