I wasn& #39;t abused by a priest. I was never sexually abused by anyone, that I& #39;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& #39;ve never completely trusted anyone in my life. It made me unable to love in relationships the way I should& #39;ve. Made me a cold mother at times.

Never felt entirely comfortable hugging my own children. & it& #39;s probably why I& #39;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.