Survivor Stories: David Clohessy

Survivor Stories: David Clohessy

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Survivor Stories: The Fortney Sisters

In this episode, we feature the stories and voices of the Fortney sisters—5 women in Pennsylvania who were abused by the same priest. Four of the sisters, Carolyn, Teresa, Laura, and Patty talk about the trauma of the abuse, as well as the pain that came with sharing what had hap ...  Show more

Survivor Stories: Marie Collins

In this episode, we will share the story of Marie Collins, an Irish survivor who became an advocate for victims of sexual abuse and served on the pontifical commission for the Protection of minors at the Vatican. If you missed our previous survivor stories, please go back and lis ...  Show more

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