Wrote Editorial In Response Sex Abuse

[KMCINVA]

I am not sure where my courage is coming from today--hopefully I am not manic because I feel high of getting the message out and finding ways to help others who have lived with what we have lived.

I sent an op-ed into a major northeast newspaper with my response to an article on Pennsylvania Confronting the Clergy Abuse with denial and protectionism of the church and clergy. I wonder if it will be published. Hopefully it is a start to me more active in a solution instead of being overwhelmed with the pain and hurt I have and struggle to release.

Kevin

 

[Bowierocks]

I am not sure where my courage is coming from today--hopefully I am not manic because I feel high of getting the message out and finding ways to help others who have lived with what we have lived.


Kevin

I have been there as well myself and can feel manic to me. For me , it Is a combination of fear and a desire to do something about it , which is a good thing , I think . I figure perhaps that's how I can bring meaning to the tragedy of CSA - empathy and volition to protect and prevent .Searching for meaning is what can allow us to survive ... I confess I do not know a lot about abuse that happens in the church being agnostic . . I tried to watch spotlight last night but couldn't do it . However, I can't persist to stick my head in the sand forever.. Good job , I am sure it's a powerful editorial .

 

[GT13568]

Hi Kevin,

I hope your piece gets published. I'm proud of you as a fellow survivor for speaking out, for taking this risk. Keep going.

Best,

Geoff

 

[sorryson]

Kevin I hope it gets published. I know papers receive so many and if not now I know other of your writings will make it to print. When something is printed let us know and we can read. Good luck and you are brave to put yourself out in the public.

Paul

 

[KMCINVA]

Thanks everyone. If published I will be happy if not I will look at it as my first attempt. I will continue and realize my silence hurts me and allows others to hurt me. I will continue to move in speaking out more publicly. Thank you for your support.

Kevin

 

[unhappycamper]

Hey, when the courage hits, go with it! Good on ya for writing to the paper, whether they publish it or not. Hint: If they have a blog, post the text there!

John

 

[KMCINVA]

John

Thank you. I will look to see if there is a blog. Appreciate the guidance.

Take care

Kevin