cover of episode 149: What if you committed child sexual abuse?

149: What if you committed child sexual abuse?

2020/2/25
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Gil Gustafson reflects on his religious upbringing and early experiences with Catholicism, including his role as an altar boy and his initial aspirations to become a priest.

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 “I misused my position of power to get my needs met…How is it that if we’re called by God to this ministry we could possibly do such a destructive thing?”

Producers/Editors: Nigel Coutinho, Stephanie Lepp, Whit Missildine

**Episode Summary: **A priest struggles to transform his life after facing the consequences of his most shameful secret. 

Today's episode featured Gil Gustafson. This episode was originally produced by Stephanie Lepp at Reckonings, and adapted for This Is Actually Happening. You can find Reckonings wherever you listen, and at: www.reckonings.show

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**Content/Trigger Warnings: **child sexual abuse, explicit language

Intro Music: ""Illabye" – Tipper

Music Bed: Ambient Themes by Nigel Coutinho

Outro Music: "The Moon is Down" - El Diablo & Adam Schraft (Rojo y Negro) @eldiablosf) @rojo-y-negrowww.eldiablobass.com/)

 

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

**National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: **1-800-273-8255 

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

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