To the person who cried through the Easter Vigil: priests are often too uncomfortable to deal with survivors of clergy abuse. Many of them are simply afraid of being seen as disloyal and therefore shunned. Please seek out a spiritual director from a congregation of Catholic Sisters, preferably ones who are not in habits. You will find compassion, understanding, healing and a reconnection to God that does not necessarily require your presence in a church. This Sister will stand by you as you discern your next steps. Blessings to you as you continue your journey. Know that there is support out there and in the Awake community.
To the person who cried through the Easter Vigil: priests are often too uncomfortable to deal with survivors of clergy abuse. Many of them are simply afraid of being seen as disloyal and therefore shunned. Please seek out a spiritual director from a congregation of Catholic Sisters, preferably ones who are not in habits. You will find compassion, understanding, healing and a reconnection to God that does not necessarily require your presence in a church. This Sister will stand by you as you discern your next steps. Blessings to you as you continue your journey. Know that there is support out there and in the Awake community.