Assuaging their own grief…

I have to admit that sometimes I get really angry over some of the comments that are sent in that, on the surface, seem to want to offer me encouragement but, in fact, are supportive of either the man who raped and beat me or others like him.   They are most likely sent by well-meaning people who… Continue reading Assuaging their own grief…

William Donohue, Catholic Hater in Chief!

I am just amazed at the antics of the President of the Catholic League, Mr. William Donohue.  The more I read and watch the more I am convinced that the Catholic Court Jester has hijacked the press podium for the Catholic Church in the United States.  In addition to his latest rants on Survivor's Network… Continue reading William Donohue, Catholic Hater in Chief!

Something is not quite right

I inquire as the health and well-being of my perp, Robert J. Gibson, periodically.   I did so last month to the Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Scranton.  Admittedly, the email to Joan Holmes was pretty sarcastic. I asked the question "Is the monster still alive?".   I did edit out the adjective I used initially. As is… Continue reading Something is not quite right

Updating the Blogroll for the Trial in Philly…

I have updated the syndication on my blogroll,  Child Sexual Abuse Survivors' Blogroll  in order to include the reporting from the trial in Philadelphia.  I am not close enough to offer any newsworthy reports, but Philadelphia Priest Abuse Trial Blog is covering the trial very well.  I recommend you check in on that site to… Continue reading Updating the Blogroll for the Trial in Philly…

Catholic Church Fights to Kill PA’s Statute of Limitation Reform | Cover Story | News and Opinion | Philadelphia Weekly

Catholic Church Fights to Kill PA's Statute of Limitation Reform | Cover Story | News and Opinion | Philadelphia Weekly. Reblogging this for your information.

Protest in Philadelphia This Friday, 3 February 2012

In an effort to get the word out to as large an audience as possible, I am posting the following information on a protest in the City of Philadelphia scheduled for Friday, 3 February 2012: In light of all that has happened – clergy child sex abuse, priests with pornography, the hearings, the school closings, the embezzlement… Continue reading Protest in Philadelphia This Friday, 3 February 2012

Meanwhile, In The Diocese of Scranton…

The Times-Leader is reporting that the Diocese of Scranton has suspended another priest accused of "sexual misconduct" with a minor.  The priest was identified as Thomas Shoback who was assigned as the Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary in Jermyn, Pennsylvania. Shoback is the brother of Edward Shoback, a priest who was accused… Continue reading Meanwhile, In The Diocese of Scranton…

Rolling Stone Article

A fast post this morning on an article that appears in the most current edition of Rolling Stone Magazine. The article is about the organized coverup of sexual crimes committed in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.    I will have more to say about this later.  You should read the article! I found out about this latest… Continue reading Rolling Stone Article

Many changes…

This is a blogospheric (a new word is born) place holder.  The last few months have seen many changes in almost every aspect of my life.  I will probably get to most of them in the coming weeks.  I have some things to say, some things to think on and some goals to accomplish and… Continue reading Many changes…

If it is July, It must be time for the SNAP Conference

The SNAP Conference is coming up this weekend in Northern Virginia.  Beginning Friday evening at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, just south of Washington, D.C., SNAP members from all over the country and perhaps from around the world will come together to listen to speakers, mix and exchange stories and try to draw some comfort and… Continue reading If it is July, It must be time for the SNAP Conference