This week we revisit this terrific advice from Deborah Rodriguez, MD, who spells out how to respond if someone discloses their abuse to you. It’s helpful for…… Read more “What Should I Do If Someone Tells Me They’ve Been Abused? The 5-Step VEEEL Method”
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Courageous Conversation: Panel Reveals the Impact of Clergy Sexual Abuse on Families
By Anselma Dolcich-AshleyGuest Writer Awake’s January Courageous Conversation provided an opportunity to listen to a mother, a husband, and a daughter of victim-survivors of abuse. The conversation…… Read more “Courageous Conversation: Panel Reveals the Impact of Clergy Sexual Abuse on Families”
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”
Awake’s Top Blog Posts of 2022
As we turn the page on a new year, we at Awake value the chance to look back over the last 12 months to see which posts…… Read more “Awake’s Top Blog Posts of 2022”
Awake’s Advent Prayer Service Reflects on the Holy Darkness of the Season
Last week, Awake offered a short, moving Advent prayer service titled “Holy Darkness.” It featured four parts based on the four weeks of Advent, including music, readings,…… Read more “Awake’s Advent Prayer Service Reflects on the Holy Darkness of the Season”
Awake Announces Newly Expanded Survivor Advisory Panel
Listening to survivors has always been a priority for Awake Milwaukee. In our earliest days, before we had even chosen the name “Awake,” we gathered in Sara…… Read more “Awake Announces Newly Expanded Survivor Advisory Panel “
5 Things Every Priest Should Know About Sexual Abuse
One weekend at a friend’s house, I ran into a priest friend who asked with some concern about my wife, Sara, who is the executive director of Awake Milwaukee. It quickly became apparent that he had read some of her Read more
Holiday How-To: 10 Tips for Talking with Your Family About Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church
This week we revisit a previous post exploring the best ways to discuss the topic of the abuse crisis in Church with family members. We wish you…… Read more “Holiday How-To: 10 Tips for Talking with Your Family About Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church”
Courageous Conversation: Powerful Panel Explores Racism’s Role in the Abuse Crisis
Last week Awake hosted a thought-provoking Courageous Conversation about the ways racism impacts the problem of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. The panel discussion, “Erased from…… Read more “Courageous Conversation: Powerful Panel Explores Racism’s Role in the Abuse Crisis”
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”
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