Suvivors of Clergy Sexual Abuse Encouraged to Speak Out

AUSTIN (TX)
Spectrum News

February 1, 2019

By Jeff Stensland

Thursday’s public release by the Roman Catholic Church listing almost 300 former Texas priests was a long time coming for clergy sexual abuse survivors like Carol Midboe, who came forward years ago and now volunteers with the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, or SNAP.

“It’s vital for people’s sense of well-being and to know they are not alone,” she said.

Midboe’s still waiting to hear from new survivors to come forward. She said a priest abused her as a child, which she said caused more than just physical or emotional trauma.

Note: This is an Abuse Tracker excerpt. Click the title to view the full text of the original article. If the original article is no longer available, see our News Archive.