Child Sexual Abuse Archives — Linda M Carleton

Shift Your Mindset February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 by Linda M Carleton

Increase Awareness of the Causes and Consequences of Sexual Abuse

Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash Pope Francis shared 21 Reflection Points at the “Protection of Minors in the Church” meeting in the Vatican yesterday. Number 9 on increasing awareness of the causes and consequences of sexual abuse grabbed my attention. Reflection Point # 9: Increase awareness of the causes and consequences of sexual abuse through ongoing …

Shift Your Mindset February 9, 2019February 21, 2019 by Linda M Carleton

Open Letter: Child Sexual Abuse and the Catholic Church

Photo by Rachel Lynette French on Unsplash You should never write an open letter when you are angry. I’ll make an exception this time. – I’m mad about the so-called child sexual abuse scandal and the Catholic Church. To call it a scandal is to imply gossip, shame, and, disgrace. The wounds are profoundly deeper than personal feelings …