Bystander Art 2

I have known a number of women who were molested in their childhood and/or teenage years by members of their family. Each person was deeply traumatised by their abuse.

The hypocrisy and silence of institutions and individuals to such events is deeply disturbing. The findings of the Royal Commission’s final report – testimonies of victims, perpetrators, institutions and individuals – should never be lost to time.

I am concerned that I may be hurting people of faith, but my greatest fear is the possibility of business as usual. The real blasphemy is the on-going sexual abuse of children, and my responsibility as a bystander is to have a concern and care for others.

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