Some pockets of the Catholic community have overlooked the experience of female victim-survivors of sexual abuse, perhaps because media coverage has often focused on male victims. On…… Read more “The Sacred Work of Listening to Female Abuse Survivors “
Tag: Sara Larson
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.”
Victim-Survivors Find Support, Joy in Awake’s New Survivor Circles
In September, Awake Milwaukee launched an important new ministry, Awake Survivor Circles. These online gatherings provide peer support for people wounded by sexual abuse in the Catholic…… Read more “Victim-Survivors Find Support, Joy in Awake’s New Survivor Circles”
Two Small Words, One Growing Impact: Why Awake is Updating Our Mission Statement
While Awake remains rooted in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, we also recognize that our work is having an impact well beyond our local community. (We’re one Body of Christ, after all.) Read more
Attorney General Starts Statewide Investigation of Clergy Sexual Abuse in Wisconsin
This morning Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced the start of a statewide investigation of sexual abuse by religious leaders in the Catholic Church and other faith…… Read more “Attorney General Starts Statewide Investigation of Clergy Sexual Abuse in Wisconsin”
The Anniversary of Nate Lindstrom’s Suicide Strengthened My Resolve to Aid Survivors
I was at Notre Dame High School on Sunday, March 7 to help mark the one year anniversary of Nate’s death by suicide at age 45. I traveled with Sara Larson, executive director of Awake Milwaukee Read more
Celebrating Prophetic Voices in Today’s Church
During his homily for the second Sunday of Advent, Deacon Steve Przedpelski of the Family of Four Parishes in Milwaukee spoke about the work of prophets: “A…… Read more “Celebrating Prophetic Voices in Today’s Church”
Awake Looks Ahead to Exciting New Initiatives
Over the past 18 months, Awake’s team of volunteer leaders reached out to people who have been affected by abuse in our Church. We’ve met with survivors and their family members, Catholics Read more
Awake Announces New Executive Director
This month, Awake Milwaukee’s board of directors appointed Sara Larson executive director of the organization. “In my mind this simply confirms the reality we already know,” says…… Read more “Awake Announces New Executive Director”
This Is Not The Time To Give Up
April was long and hard on both my body and my soul. I am guessing that many of you feel the same way. However we have been impacted by the global coronavirus pandemic, I know all of us are carrying extra stress and anxiety Read more
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