Oftentimes it takes many years--even decades before abuse survivors are able to speak up. Common responses are: "Why did it take so long? If you were that uncomfortable, why wait X number of years? Why now? Do you have an ax to grind? Are you looking for fame? Money? Do you want to ruin his reputation?" These are very common responses that abuse survivors hear, especially in the church.

In this episode, you'll hear our take on why we believe these responses are the "norm," and how survivors can find support when the church fails to offer it to them.

Intro--
Film Glitch by Snowflake (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/56350 Ft: reusenoise

Outro--
I Have Often Told You Stories (guitar instrumental) by Ivan Chew (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/ramblinglibrarian/41284