I have. And I think folks should be able to talk about it without being stigmatized or harassed for sharing their experiences.

  • Punkie@lemmy.world
    49·
    1 day ago

    Yes, was SA’s by a priest when I was a kid (mid 1970s), along with a lot of other people over a 30-40 year span. In the late 1980s, there was a joint lawsuit against him, with about 130 cases, many willing to testify. But he was a “pillar of the community,” and had stronger support (and lawyers) on his side. It went back and forth for a few years, then he died of a heart attack. The case kind of died with him, except his widow went after some of us with ruthless cruelty and legal harassment.

    • digdig@piefed.socialEnglish
      10·
      21 hours ago

      It wasn’t the priest in my case, it was elder members of the Church. Nothing could be proved, I still deal with it now, happened in the 80’s.

      I have a very strong aversion to religion an spirituality in general, it fundamentally changed who I am.

      I got so angry the other day, they stole any spirituality I could participate in. I felt jealous of those who have it.

      But I play a mean guitar, I am filthy.

      And I help others with trauma issues.

      It helps.

      Good luck in your journey my friend.