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JaneDough56's avatar

I came from a large family, and my dad worked for the diocese. One of my brothers was smacked across the head and face with a wooden paddle by a nun after he snickered at her attempt to spank him. I have 3 brothers who were hit on at various Young Life events, and the young priest who served me my first communion was called out in that report many times.

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Dick Montagne's avatar

I can’t count how many times I was beaten by either nuns or priests in my first 12 years of school. To their credit the Jesuits did teach me how to think and craft an argument based on truth, not shifting sands but the rock of truth.

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Joanna Denis's avatar

I am very sorry Dick. No child should have to bear this, ever.

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Rowshan Nemazee's avatar

How horrific!

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Ally House (Oregon)'s avatar

Damn. That is just awful.

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Joanna Denis's avatar

How dreadful for your family. I am so sorry.

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