Great points, Emily! The problem is (as in the case of sexual results of “spankings”) that whole families can be affected by any “coming out.” I just grieve being so alone in my efforts to speak about this, but I have always kept in mind that there is nothing more personal. Nothing more potential harmful than a person’s sex life and sexual injuries! Marriages can be lost. We must remain humane, primarily, toward all survivors! (I had come out with my real name, only to delete it, once again). It is a lot to ask of victims. Let’s not re-victimize anyone again :) :) :)
I also think that one of the things that makes #ChurchToo unique is the wide range of abuse that people have suffered at the hands of church authority figures who were supposed to be shepherds and instead turned out the be wolves. I may want accountability for my situation, but I'm never going to see it, and I've had to show a lot of grace to those who I love who are still contributing to the ministries that are so problematic. But I CAN share my story with others who are struggling and help them to see that they are not alone and that faith in Jesus and faith in institutions is not the same thing. Thank you for all of your hard work. It is helping others find their voices.
Great points, Emily! The problem is (as in the case of sexual results of “spankings”) that whole families can be affected by any “coming out.” I just grieve being so alone in my efforts to speak about this, but I have always kept in mind that there is nothing more personal. Nothing more potential harmful than a person’s sex life and sexual injuries! Marriages can be lost. We must remain humane, primarily, toward all survivors! (I had come out with my real name, only to delete it, once again). It is a lot to ask of victims. Let’s not re-victimize anyone again :) :) :)
I also think that one of the things that makes #ChurchToo unique is the wide range of abuse that people have suffered at the hands of church authority figures who were supposed to be shepherds and instead turned out the be wolves. I may want accountability for my situation, but I'm never going to see it, and I've had to show a lot of grace to those who I love who are still contributing to the ministries that are so problematic. But I CAN share my story with others who are struggling and help them to see that they are not alone and that faith in Jesus and faith in institutions is not the same thing. Thank you for all of your hard work. It is helping others find their voices.