BUFFALO
Buffalo News
November 22, 2018
By David Kibler
It is good to see there is pressure on and exposure of the abuse that has been experienced by the young boys and girls at the hands of priests in the Catholic Church for so many years.
The call for the Buffalo Diocese to open up the books, be transparent about what has happened and name those abusers is important.
It is not only a way to curtail future abuse, but also an important step in helping victims to heal.
I know this because I was a victim.
Abusers may be stripped of their priesthood and possibly their freedom, and the church might compensate victims. That retribution may help for a while, but once the headlines and sensationalizing stop, the unyielding weight, the pain and loss of control from the abuse will still be felt.
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