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    Category: Survivor Story Q&A

    Survivor Story: Esther Harber

    “That profound understanding that I am not alone takes a great deal of the shame away. ” Esther Harber, 39, is a devoted Catholic, mother, and wife,…… Read more “Survivor Story: Esther Harber”

    January 17, 2023 by Erin ODonnell

    Survivor Story: Zac Zepeda

    “Years of therapy and support groups have shown me that to heal I must talk about the abuse.” Zac Zepeda, age 74, is a cradle Catholic who…… Read more “Survivor Story: Zac Zepeda”

    November 8, 2022 by Erin ODonnell

    Survivor Story: Deborah Rodriguez

    “The greatest challenge I have had to endure as a survivor is shame. Because others forced me to keep silent about the abuse, I thought I was…… Read more “Survivor Story: Deborah Rodriguez”

    October 4, 2022 by Erin ODonnell

    Survivor Story: Carol Longsdorf

    “One of the most helpful things is working with a trauma therapist who has helped me understand why childhood trauma is so very difficult to uncover.” A…… Read more “Survivor Story: Carol Longsdorf”

    September 6, 2022October 3, 2022 by Erin ODonnell

    Survivor Story: Bill Kessenich

    “Pope Francis says that the Church needs to be a ‘field hospital’ for the marginalized. I believe that we survivors of trauma have roles to play as…… Read more “Survivor Story: Bill Kessenich”

    July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 by Erin ODonnell

    Survivor Story: Kathryn Walczyk

    “Writing has been a catalyst to health. As a child I didn’t have language for what was happening to me.” Kathryn Walczyk, 61, lives with a more…… Read more “Survivor Story: Kathryn Walczyk”

    May 24, 2022July 7, 2022 by Erin ODonnell

    Survivor Story: Michael Koplinka-Loehr

    “Talking about these things in a place where you’re profoundly understood is a gift in the healing process.” Editor’s note: This week we’re honored to share the…… Read more “Survivor Story: Michael Koplinka-Loehr”

    April 26, 2022July 7, 2022 by Erin ODonnell
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