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Stephanie S.'s avatar

The cruelty of this feels overwhelming at times.

Thank you for exposing and giving language to it.

Susan Bonell's avatar

This is so helpful. I saw every single one of these play out after reporting ACSA

The Underground Pastor's avatar

Resonating with so much I have seen and heard when face to face with clergy abusers (and their victims) … “Sex & the Dark Side of Ministry” … hardcopy on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited … Will reread your words and may try to tag you offline to compare notes … Mark at undergroundpastor.com

Brenda Konoske's avatar

This article came at the exact time I needed it to help me identify the fog and remain steadfast in my claims of abuse regardless of the use of all these tactics. I am profoundly grateful for your voice.

Barbara Roberts's avatar

Many things in this post can be applied to the wesponisation and f perceptions about the multiple and theology as well.

Malinda Just's avatar

So helpful! I feel like I just went through a lot of this at work, and I've definitely experienced all of it at various points living in the community I do.