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    New Beginnings: In Search of Self
    New Beginnings: In Search of Self
    New Beginnings: In Search of Self
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    New Beginnings: In Search of Self

    By Cathy Brochu

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    In New Beginnings, you will
    journey with the author as she shares how it was possible through the
    exploration and integration of self, risk taking, relationship building and
    sheer determination was able to make a difference in her own life as well as
    the lives of others.



    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateJan 13, 2004
    ISBN9781414025506
    New Beginnings: In Search of Self
    Author

    Cathy Brochu

    Cathy’s unparalleled and insightful outlook on life is an inspiration. Hers is a testimony of strength, endurance, perseverance and faith. Cathy has worked in the field of Child Welfare for more than thirty years. She has worked directly with victims, perpetrators and families. She has heard the endless stories and cries for help from young, old, male and female. Above all, Cathy has evolved. Moving from victim to survivor to activist, Cathy appreciates each and every day. There isn’t a day that passes that she doesn’t realize that she could have been a statistic rather than a person. In this regard, she celebrates beating the odds and is actively making a difference in the lives of others.

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      New Beginnings - Cathy Brochu

      © 2004 by Cathy Brochu. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the author.

      ISBN: 978-1-4140-2550-6 (e-book)

      ISBN: 1-4140-2551-3 (Paperback)

      1stBooks-rev. 01/13/04

      Contents

      Acknowledgments

      Dedication

      From The Readers

      Author’s Notes

      Chapter One

      Chapter Two

      Chapter Three

      Chapter Four

      Chapter Five

      Chapter Six

      Chapter Seven

      Chapter Eight

      Chapter Nine

      Chapter Ten

      Chapter Eleven

      Chapter Twelve

      Chapter Thirteen

      Suggested Readings

      Resources

      Keynotes, Seminars and Workshops

      About The Author

      Also by Cathy Brochu

      Lost Innocence

      A Daughter’s Account of Love, Fear and Desperation

      Acknowledgments

      A special thank you to Pam Walker, for her countless hours, time and energy spent on reediting the manuscript.

      To Mary Constance Egan, thank you for believing in me.

      To Tim and Sandy Strack, for their assistance with the picture taking and helping me create the book cover. Thank you!

      And lastly, to God/Goddess. From whom, my strength, endurance, perseverance, love and faith are drawn.

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated to a woman who shared much of her wisdom with me, who shared much of her life with me. We journeyed down life’s path for many years with one another, learning, growing, laughing and sharing tears of joy and sadness. She was one of those rare unexplainable gifts that life has to offer. Isabell Dailey Conklin, the impact that you have had on my life has had a profound effect. Thank you!

      From The Readers

      " New Beginnings is a poignant, and accurate description of the emotional and psychological struggles most incest victims face, but doesn’t end there. Cathy takes the reader through her journey of overcoming her compelling fears, her anguish, her sadness, shame and anger by maintaining a clear sense of purpose and optimism about how life should be. She allows herself to be open and connected to people who are capable of safe and nurturing relationships and aid in her quest for feelings of self worth.

      Not only does Cathy’s book give hope to other victims and professionals in the field, but also provides a clear message for perpetrators in identifying the issues they need to address and what questions they need to answer to help their victims. I am delighted to be able to use this book as a significant tool in my private practice."

      Cheryl Klier Karpinski, A.C.S.W.

      Syracuse, New York

      New Beginnings is more than just the title to a good book. It is a guidepost to the rest of the world as lived by Cathy Brochu. Turning page after page, the reader is witness not to a cauldron of crying and self-flagellation, but a celebration of success. Discovered in this story’s written words is a moving account of how one person overcame hurdles that would have dissuaded even the most hearty of individuals. No one would want to live through the incredibly difficult times that were visited upon Cathy at an early age. However all of us would hope that we would experience the joy, the happiness, and the self-contentment that was eventually had by Cathy. It did not come easy. It came, I can only assume, as the result of the efforts of a self-directed, incredibly focused young lady. Bravo!

      Ralph A. Cognetti, Esq.

      Syracuse, New York

      The author is a woman of strength and courage who has written a compelling book from first hand experience. Her journey is truly uplifting. For anyone who works in the field this is a must read.

      Nick Pallotta, MSW

      Syracuse, New York

      New Beginnings is a compelling addition to the powerful story shared in Lost Innocence. Cathy has a unique ability to make the reader feel as if s/he is experiencing the events of Cathy’s life along with her. In this book, Cathy reminds all of us of the difference unconditional love can make in the lives of those around us. I am grateful to Cathy for her courage and her vision and look forward eagerly to the final installment of the trilogy.

      Randi Bregman

      Executive Director of Vera House, Inc.

      Syracuse, New York

      The voice of a resilient survivor jumps off the pages of New Beginnings: In Search of Self and invites the reader to embark on the painful journey from trauma to recovery. In the sequel to Lost Innocence the child’s voice grows from adolescence to adulthood and her strength is resounding. Through her struggles, the author evolves from victim to victim advocate and leaves a legacy of hope and healing for all children who have been abused.

      Jennifer Cornish Genovese, ACSW, CSW

      Psychotherapist, specializing in the treatment of

      Traumatized children

      Syracuse, New York

      In New Beginnings, we are invited into a journey of healing that makes us want to turn the page-will the author be able to overcome the confusion and deep wounds that are the legacy of her incestuous family history? Will she be able to open her heart and let love in? Will she find her path in this world? We want to know the answers to these questions and we are not disappointed. The accounts of her emotional, psychological and spiritual healing and the angels who come along to help her are uplifting. Anyone reading this book will be inspired to move forward through areas of their own wounded ness and into their own new beginnings.

      Cherie Ackerson, MS, LMT

      Body-centered psychotherapist and body worker

      Syracuse, New York

      " This book examines the next chapter in the life of Cathy Brochu. You need not have experienced her first book LOST INNOCENCE to understand NEW BEGINNINGS.

      This is outstanding reading and easy to understand-I recommend it to any person who has gone through a purgatory like that experienced by Cathy Brochu. Ms. Brochu shares information that is intimate and wise. If nothing else, the reader will see that greatness and success can come even from ashes if a person has the will to persevere.

      Teachers, counselors, therapist, judges, lawyers and anyone who has an interest in family law will find Brochu’s book invaluable in their work. The professionals who read this book will be better able to help their clients cope and succeed."

      Karen J. Doctor, M.A., M.S.

      Attorney & Counselor at Law

      Syracuse, New York

      What an amazing and incredible journey Cathy Brochu has taken and has been able to share with us. What a profound impact she has made on those who have read her works as well as on those she has served as a professional in our community. In New Beginnings Cathy shows that there is hope for victims, survivors and for those who work with the many who suffer from abuse. Driven by faith and a will to move on Cathy finally feels the self worth and peace that she deserves. She clearly shows that if one has faith, one can find love, the kind of love that does not hurt.

      Cheryl Kadlubowski, B.A.

      Community Service Provider

      Syracuse, New York

      " Heartwarming, painful, an exceptional journey by an exceptional woman. Her heartfelt journey gives hope and inspiration for others.

      A truly intimate and personal means of sharing. A communication of the wide spectrum of emotions that are normal for the recovery process.

      This book is truly a support and encouragement to those who have experienced abuse and are ready to put their shoes on and walk through the dark to the light to a new beginning."

      Joan Marie Myers, CSW-R, ACSW

      Child and Adolescent Therapist

      Syracuse, New York

      In New Beginnings, Cathy Brochu has chronicled a painful story of childhood sexual abuse that seems to have become much too familiar in recent years. Ms. Brochu’s journey is often sad and depressing, but ultimately one of hope for the future-hers and ours. Her resilience and will to make a satisfying place for herself in the world is admirable, if not heroic. This is a book that should be read to understand how child sexual abuse happens and, just as importantly, how to stop it from happening.

      Steve Forrester, Esq.

      Child Welfare Attorney

      New York, New York

      Author’s Notes

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      In the first part of the trilogy, Lost Innocence, the author shares with the reader a life-affirming experience of recovery and a sense of hope that all victimized children can reclaim their lives and

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