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    Category: Survivor Story

    Awake is Launching a New Blog Series on Survivor Stories. Here’s Why.

    When Awake Milwaukee was established in 2019, we quickly realized how much we had to learn about the experiences of victim-survivors of abuse in the Catholic Church.…… Read more “Awake is Launching a New Blog Series on Survivor Stories. Here’s Why.”

    March 22, 2022March 23, 2022 by Erin ODonnell

    Survivor Story: My Husband Was a Victim of Clergy Abuse. I’ve Had to Work Hard for My Own Healing.

    On this blog in June 2020 I first shared the story of Wendy Liedtke, a widow who was grieving the sudden death of her husband, Ken, at…… Read more “Survivor Story: My Husband Was a Victim of Clergy Abuse. I’ve Had to Work Hard for My Own Healing.”

    October 19, 2021 by Erin ODonnell

    Survivor Story: How I Found Healing Through Scripture

    In 1968 at the age of 19, while in studies for priesthood, I was abused by the priest who was my superior, the individual with the most input in evaluating my suitability to continue. He was well respected in the seminary community; I had Read more

    February 16, 2021 by Erin ODonnell

    Lifting Up Survivors’ Voices on All Survivors’ Day

    This Saturday, November 7, is All Survivors’ Day, a day to recognize survivors of sexual abuse, bring their stories into the light, raise awareness of the widespread nature of the issue, and organize for change in the culture that allows sexual abuse to continue. Awake Milwaukee is proud to join the group of international organizations Read more

    November 4, 2020November 30, 2020 by Erin ODonnell

    Survivor Story: After My Experience with David Haas, I Can’t Sing His Music

    Margaret Hillman was 12 years old when she joined the choir at her parish in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Within a few years, she began serving as a cantor, leading the congregation during Mass. And liturgical music became a family affair; Hillman’s mother soon joined the choir Read more

    October 14, 2020October 19, 2021 by Erin ODonnell

    Survivor Story: Our Entire Family Has Been Affected

    When a person is sexually abused, the trauma of the experience can deeply affect the victim’s family and friends. In fact, organizations such as the As One…… Read more “Survivor Story: Our Entire Family Has Been Affected”

    September 15, 2020October 19, 2021 by Erin ODonnell

    Survivor Story: Six Things I Wish Catholics Knew About the Abuse Crisis

    Today we revisit the important insights shared by Patricia Gallagher Marchant in one of our very first Survivor Stories, originally published on March 10, 2020. Patricia Gallagher…… Read more “Survivor Story: Six Things I Wish Catholics Knew About the Abuse Crisis”

    September 1, 2020October 19, 2021 by Erin ODonnell

    Survivor Story: Even If You’re Not Hearing Survivors’ Voices, It Doesn’t Mean We’re Not Here.

    In a recent post we discussed Awake’s commitment to acknowledging the abuse of adults in the Catholic Church. The post included insights from “Anne,” a victim-survivor of adult abuse in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Today we tell more of Anne’s story. Read more

    July 21, 2020October 19, 2021 by Erin ODonnell

    Survivor Story: My Husband Kept His Abuse Secret for 33 Years of Our Marriage

    Ken gave the basics of a story he had never before shared: In 1958, at age 12, he became an altar boy at a Catholic parish on Milwaukee’s South Side, where a much-loved priest was famous for his brief Saturday evening Masses. Read more

    June 23, 2020October 17, 2021 by Erin ODonnell

    Survivor Story: How I Believe The Church Can Help Survivors Heal

    As a teenager in the late 1960s, Jan Ruidl was abused by the priest who led the youth group at her home parish in Springfield, Massachusetts. Years later, she reported the abuse to the Diocese of Springfield and ultimately met with Springfield Bishop Timothy McDonnell, whom Read more

    May 12, 2020 by Erin ODonnell

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