I placed out my dad's military flag this 4th of July morning and sat down.  As soon as I sat down, a cool breeze came through and caused the flag to move ever so gently. Just a little breeze caused a little movement.  The thoughts that poured into my head caused me write this blog.  My dad defended this country in combat many years ago, and he loved this country very much.  I know that my dad is very proud of the fact that I have defended my family, as he defended his country. I love my family as I love this country. I hope our book will be an inspiration to all families to never give up hope and to continue to pray to God for guidance and patience.                                                     

   In the beginning, I was all alone in calling out for help.  It was a very lonely existence, but I never gave up the hope to be heard and my family to be rescued. Over the years, some people turned away from me because my family's stories were too horrific to hear over and over again. So most of them turned away from my four daughters and me because they didn't know what to do or say. They felt that if what I was reporting was true, surely the church would step in and help.  How naive we were.  The book is also a thank you to the many support groups that have helped my family, advocating that clergy misconduct is wrong and their defense to make all families stronger and safer. 

   In closing, I want to thank everyone for visiting our book site and helping to raise awareness of clergy misconduct, and the devastating effects on the victims and entire family network. I hope that someday others will help us in the battle to defend all families against clergy misconduct and abuse.  My personal prayer to God is for the book to help save even just one family the trauma my family has endured.

With liberty and justice for all,
Curt Szajnecki.  .

 

PS. As always my heart goes out to Helen for defending my family with her words and her love!!