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My hometown:
Dearborn, Michigan is my hometown. I moved to Los Angeles after a couple years of college and then the real education began. I spent six years in California before moving out to Massachusetts many years ago. I love being on the coast and always enjoy going back to California for visits.

I still visit Michigan often, as I have family there as well as my fiance' and co-author, Curt Szajnecki.

I've run my own retail boutique in Massachusetts for 30 years.
My books:
Innocence Betrayed - A Dad's Story of Clergy Misconduct
A riveting story of a dad who comes up against an enemy so powerful that he's at first unaware that he's being manipulated and set up for destruction. When he realizes his trusted pastor is ripping apart his family, he goes to the church administrators and parishioners for help. When his call to 911 goes unanswered and the churchgoers shun him and the church administrators ignore him, he must take on the battle of his life to save his four daughters from the pastor's advances.

The story will aid in learning to recognize the "grooming" process that occurs when a member of the clergy sets his sights on a victim. It's a problem that occurs in churches of all denominations and we hope to bring awareness to the problem and offer hope, help and healing.

Curt and I have also developed a workbook to help process the book and aid others in teaching children and vulnerable adults about the "grooming process" used by predator authority figures to gain access.

I am a contributor to the anthology, "Forever Friends," edited by Shelagh Watkins. My short story is called "Circle of Friends," and it tells a story of surviving in the financial crisis happening in the world today by bringing back an old-fashioned method with a twist.

I'm working on a sequel to "Innocence Betrayed," and working with another victim of clergy abuse on her story of miracles.
Website:
http://www.innocencebetrayedbyclergy.com

Innocence Betrayed - A Dad's Story of Clergy Misconduct

"We want to shine the light on the issue of misconduct, and our book hopes to protect not only the innocent children, but the entire family unit. Our nation's beloved churches need to see important changes take place," stresses Szajnecki.

"People are aware of professional exploitation that may occur with teachers, coaches, therapists, doctors, etc., but the book educates and illustrates the need for transparency and accountability at the church level," adds Wisocki.

This is a story of a man running against precious time to save his family from an enemy who brilliantly conceals his dark heart while holding a respected position of authority. After his wife is captured, the man worries that his daughters are next into the web of lies, deceit and perversion by their trusted pastor. Time speeds on. The deception unfolds. He frantically searches for help. But he finds more dens of betrayal and trickery, as the church administration minimizes the claims instead of offering help. "The book is the perfect storm on why change in our nation's churches should be a top priority," says Szajnecki.

"Only through our politicians and the involvement of our nation's citizens will transparency in our churches take place," states Wisocki. "We must all do what we can to slash through the thickets of institutionalized indifference."

The emergency Innocence Betrayed Workbook, for use by individuals or in group settings, aids in teaching how to read the "Signs" of the "Grooming Process" used by a predator authority figure to manipulate and gain access to a victim's inner thoughts and vulnerabilities.

The website is an awareness center with information on where to go for guidance through the help groups, SNAP, Advocate Web, and The Hope of Survivors. The Innocence Betrayed Workbook will help guide those in trauma or shock towards healing.

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New Article Written About Us

A local newspaper reporter published a very thorough article telling just who we are and what we're all about at:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/newburyport/fun/entertainment/arts/x398379509/Cross-purposes

Posted on November 3, 2008 at 3:00pm —

Helen Wisocki

New Workbook as a companion to "Innocence Betrayed"

We just finished writing our companion workbook to "Innocence Betrayed - A Dad's Story of Clergy Misconduct" as a tool to aid in reading and processing our book. The book and workbook are designed to work together as a systematic problem-solving resource guide.

It was primarily written for current and former church members and to aid the families of the affected victims of clergy misconduct. It will also help chairpersons and other members of church committees be aware of how multiple… Continue

Posted on December 29, 2007 at 8:05pm — 2 Comments

Helen Wisocki

Our press release is on the newswire service!

Curt and I have been working with a publicist and we've just launched our book campaign with a press release on the following link: http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/716884578.html

I had my first newspaper interview this week, which should be appearing in the local newspaper tomorrow along with my first book signing.

We're on a roll!

Posted on October 25, 2007 at 12:32am —

Helen Wisocki

What a great site!

I'm happy to be here. And I see so many familiar names and faces. Thanks, Zada, for inviting me!

Posted on October 23, 2007 at 5:20am —

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At 1:35am on November 6, 2008, Aine MacAodha said…
How are you, thanks for you kind comments. I must come back soon to your page again, your books sound exciting, Blessings,
Aine
At 1:23am on October 15, 2008, Aine MacAodha said…
A big hello from Ireland:)
Aine
At 4:32pm on September 24, 2008, Aidana WillowRaven said…
Thank you hun
At 4:52am on September 24, 2008, Aidana WillowRaven said…
Hello,

Just wanted to stop in and get your opinion on my latest cover design posted to my blog...


I would love your input.

Aidana WillowRaven
www.WillowRavenIllustration.com
901-325-1402
At 7:36pm on April 16, 2008, Rainbow said…
Many thanks ah the pleasures of high speed internet!
At 10:27pm on April 15, 2008, Mary J. Dressel said…
Hi, Helen!

Thanks for commenting on my blog post about my review! Thanks for taking the time to do that.

Mary
At 6:21am on April 15, 2008, Rainbow said…
Thanks for the invite, here I is!
At 9:43pm on April 9, 2008, Donald James Parker said…
Thanks for accepting and the encouragement!
Don
At 12:19pm on April 2, 2008, Mary J. Dressel said…
Helen,

Thank you for your congrats on my blog comment! I was really happy to win the award for my book. So was the designer! I'm doing an interview with him for my next newsletter.

Mary
At 4:05am on February 12, 2008, Debra Woodard said…

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