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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 almost 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.
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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 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 29th, 2007 at 7:05pm — 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 25th, 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 23rd, 2007 at 5:20am —

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At 4:32pm on September 24th, 2008, Aidana WillowRaven said…
Thank you hun
At 4:52am on September 24th, 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 3:32pm on July 17th, 2008, Jack R. Sorenson said…
How have you been .Jack
At 2:40pm on April 26th, 2008, Jack R. Sorenson said…
Awe! Thank you -thats so sweet of you,Helen.It means so much .Have a great weekend ok .Hugs...Jack
At 7:36pm on April 16th, 2008, Rainbow said…
Many thanks ah the pleasures of high speed internet!
At 10:27pm on April 15th, 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 15th, 2008, Rainbow said…
Thanks for the invite, here I is!
At 9:43pm on April 9th, 2008, Donald James Parker said…
Thanks for accepting and the encouragement!
Don
At 12:19pm on April 2nd, 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 11:13pm on April 1st, 2008, Jack R. Sorenson said…
Thank you. So kind of you .Jack
 
 

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