'Innocence Revisited – a tale in parts (memoir)' Category
Professional testimonial
I recommend that this book appear on the reading lists of all psychology students who will practice in the field of psychology
Speaking out saves lives
Doing something is far better than doing nothing it seems, as survivor Kezelman says.
‘‘I was not nurtured and protected as a child, as every child needs and deserves,’’ she says. ‘‘I had no adult to whom I could go for care; no one reported my abuse. No one helped. I was isolated and abused for a decade. It is only now that, in my mid-50s, after a lot of good care and support, I have been able to speak about what happened to me. I have worked hard to process
the effects of my abuse and put it to rest.
‘‘I have no doubt that had someone reported my abuse early on, had someone reached out to me when I was still a child, I would
not have had to go through as many years of bare bones survival. I would have learnt how to live well so much sooner.’’Review by Jennie Sattler
For anyone who loves someone who has experienced childhood trauma, Cathy’s book offers insight into the daily challenges and the extensive, ungraspable impact of childhood trauma.
Interview ABC Life Matters – the importance of good friends in Recovery
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“Words of Hope”
“There’s no shame in seeking help for being a victim, ” she stresses. “It’s courageous to stand up and say, “I need help.” People need to be encouraged to do that and acknowledged for doing that.”
A ‘review’ of Innocence Revisited, written by a close friend
Cathy often referred to her immediate family as, at times, the sole reason she had to continue living. On the advice of her counsellor, she always carried photos of her children with her – and indeed they saved her life on at least one occasion. She referred to them as ‘her finest achievement’. Not only did they need her . . . she also needed them. For parents of adult children, this is quite a revelation and well worth consideration – as the sands of life shift, the balance changes . . .
That’s Life magazine – A mind protected
This article appeared in the June 2nd edition of That’s Life magazine. Such a pity that Gina was away and coulnd’t be part of the family photo!
Your story has been an inspiration to me
Your story has been an inspiration to me and has helped to give me some perspective on my own experiences. You have renewed my inspiration and given me new hope that I can also attain some stability and long lasting inner peace.
Cathy Kezelman interview Radio Australia with Phil Kafcoloudes
Cathy Kezelman speaks with Phil Kafcaloudes on Radio Australia about her book Innocence Revisited – a tale in parts and the process of recovery from childhood abuse
Child sex abuse victims. Why don’t we believe them? Radio Australia editorial
Sexual abuse is part of every society. It is one of those things that just keeps on, like corruption, thievery and tax avoidance. The difference is that this one kills.
And there is far too much denying, perhaps from the victims, and certainly from the people who should believe them.