Almost every survivor I know has wrestled with anger at some point in their journey, so I invited our Survivors’ Voices Panelists to share their thoughts on this topic.
Thank you for sharing. Anger about being so abused is normal and healthy and I am glad you were able to feel it and eventually let it go. Those priests have taken enough of your life.
I only had I episode of priest abuse and so far I have never been angry with him-only afraid. I think that means I have not yet allowed myself to fully feel.
I do find myself angry at the church today.
My predator traumatized me but clergy today have crushed me with their denial and lack of care for me when I triggered.
I really want to share all the posts on this blog especially the "Survivors' Voices" series but none of the people I know would believe or, worst of all, they just don't want to know the truth. I've broken off several friendships because of these attitudes.
Thank you for sharing. Anger about being so abused is normal and healthy and I am glad you were able to feel it and eventually let it go. Those priests have taken enough of your life.
I only had I episode of priest abuse and so far I have never been angry with him-only afraid. I think that means I have not yet allowed myself to fully feel.
I do find myself angry at the church today.
My predator traumatized me but clergy today have crushed me with their denial and lack of care for me when I triggered.
I appreciate you sharing your journey 💞🙏🏻
Thank you for sharing this Kathleen. I am sorry for what you have experienced, but I'm grateful you're speaking up today.
I really want to share all the posts on this blog especially the "Survivors' Voices" series but none of the people I know would believe or, worst of all, they just don't want to know the truth. I've broken off several friendships because of these attitudes.
I'm so sorry Erica. Let's keep speaking and sharing truth - and praying for open hearts and minds among those who might hear.