I wasn't abused by a priest. I was never sexually abused by anyone, that I'm aware off. But at Catholic school I was physically assaulted by a nun. She would beat us & I remember she had a smile on her face as she did it. At the ripe old age of 10 I had a nervous breakdown.

I would never compare what happened to me to those who were sexually molested. But it did scar me for life. I've never completely trusted anyone in my life. It made me unable to love in relationships the way I should've. Made me a cold mother at times.

Never felt entirely comfortable hugging my own children. & it's probably why I've suffered depression & anxiety all my life.
What happens to kids stays with them all their lives. The scars run deep. I hope those abused by priests can find some peace somehow. This is a bad day.