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Women of Distinction

SDWM Book Review
Kathy didn’t stop speaking Gratefully, I’ve met many
out, though. In fact, she spoke amazing people in my life. I The Chunkiest Angel
out more, eventually becom- had someone who stood by
ing a powerful voice in the me even after finding out what
nine-year campaign, a huge happened to me. I also have my By Jennifer Maksimovich
statewide coalition, to get both husband Gary, who’s stood by
the criminal and civil statute of me through everything. his is a book that will
limitations extended for child These two wonderful and Tnot only be loved by
sex abuse crimes in Massachu- compassionate people gave me your children, but you
setts. the love and support I needed will find yourself offering
On June 26, 2014, the day to grow and find myself, and to repeatedly read it to
the civil bill was signed into to find what I was meant to do them. The lessons to be
law, Kathy could finally file suit with my life. learned within the pages
against her abuser in Federal One of the most important of this amazing children’s
Court in Springfield, Massa- things I’ve learned in my life is book will spark the re-
chusetts. to never quit. No matter how alization in all of us that
She won her case against much it hurts; you keep on go- often things happen for a
her abuser on all 5 counts. ing. No matter what the odds, reason, even if at the time
Going through the 4 day jury you keep pushing ahead. the meaning may not be
trial was not an easy road by Don’t let anyone tell you evident.
any means. how you’re supposed to act or In addition to this
Meanwhile, her husband what you should do, be your beautiful teachable story,
and she were writing a book own self. Be bold. Surround are the most adorable another soul weather the
about her life and that was yourself with good people. watercolor illustrations COVID Pandemic, leading
huge because it allowed her to Kathy is inspirational proof that will draw your child’s to Betty’s own understand-
reach a much wider audience. that good people can win, and attention to each and every ing of her angelic role.
Their book has won 3 awards, that speaking out and fighting page. This is a timely story
and now her husband is busy for what you truly believe in The synopsis of this that will resonate with all
writing a screenplay. “We’re can help make this world a book perfectly explains the children whose lives were
hoping it becomes a movie better place. story. Betty, The Chunki- changed so dramatical-
about my life” she says. At the beginning of this est Angel, didn’t think she ly during the Covid-19
In my wildest dreams, I article I said I would never be was well suited for Angel Pandemic. If you are in
never thought I would achieve whole. Training Camp. With tiny search of a contemporary
all that I did in my life so far. I’m not. wings she wondered if she read for your children, go
I was such a scared, quiet, shy But I am complete. would ever even get off the to the author’s website at
kid and even as a young adult I And you can be too. Get in- ground. While contemplat- http://www.jmaksimovich.
was much the same. volved. Be cool. Never give up! ing this possible dilemma, com. to learn more and
and snacking on her favor- order your copy today, or
ite food, perfect chocolate contact Jennifer directly
Kathy Picard is an Award-winning Advocate/Author whose work chip cookies, she heard at author@jmaksimovich.
centers on increasing awareness of the harsh realities of sexual sobbing. Thus, began com or jenniferleigh2234@
abuse. Over 20 years advocacy work including her persistent and de- an adventure in helping yahoo.com
termined work on having Criminal/Civil Statute of Limitations for
sexual abuse eliminated. She has presented to Colleges, Universities,
Hospitals, Department of Mental Health, Correctional Facilities,
Staff and Female/Male Inmates including sex offenders, and Police
Academies. Kathy’s been recognized for her efforts and received
many awards and citations. She is expecting her Children’s Book to
be released in a few months.

Her Book is on Amazon, Life with My Idiot Family A True Story of
Survival, Courage and Justice over Childhood Sexual Abuse written
by Kathy and Gary Picard Available in Book, Kindle and Audible.
Kindly do an Amazon Review to support her cause.

Kathy can be reached at Kathychildadvocate@gmail.com
(413)575.4674

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