If you are here in support of survivors or are a survivor who has become an initiator, we respectfully request that you leave now. Let's begin by introducing ourselves by just our first names. As we face the reality of our disease and apply spiritual principles to our lives, we experience increasing freedom from the effects of clergy sexual abuse. Processing memories helps us to dissipate our intense feelings and working the twelve steps of recovery releases us from our destructive behavior. No part of any individual may be engaged in active sexual perpetration or in cult-related activities.
Perpetration is defined as a matter of intent.
All individuals are expected to take responsibility for any and all parts of themselves. We respect the integrity of each person and do not interrupt each other or engage in crosstalk. Crosstalk is interrupting while someone is speaking, directing your opinions on what someone else has shared, having conversations back and forth between two or more people or giving advice during the meeting. If advice or personal sharing has been asked for, talk and share your experiences after the meeting. The reason why we don't crosstalk is to keep it safe for people to share their experience without fear of being judged or commented upon.