Tag Archives: abuse
Unwelcomed Family Vists
My younger cousin, “Thomas,” recently moved close enough to make visits between us possible. Thomas is married to a lovely woman. They’ve extended an invitation to me, my husband, and adult children, to come to their new place for dinner. … Continue reading
Catholic Church: Prioritize Children’s Welfare
I love theop-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “Confession exemption sought by Catholic lobby … Continue reading
Catholic Church: Confessors Should Report Abusers
I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader As a lifelong Catholic, I was … Continue reading
Found a Good One
“Tell or Not Tell” wondered about disclosing the sexual abuse she had survived as a child to the man she was dating. I had been divorced for five years when I went on a first date with a man I … Continue reading
Survivor
Seventeen years of my life were spent being kicked, punched and beaten. I was choked, shamed, told I was worthless, starved, berated -– you name it. My relatives saw what was happening, but my mother would tell them I was … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 