108: Remaining Catholic After Suffering From Clergy Sexual Abuse ft. Krista Keil
The Catholic Feminist
Claire Swinarski
4.8 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 5 June 2019
⏱️ 35 minutes
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Summary
When I started the Catholic Feminist, one of my guiding principles was to get as close to those affected by issues as possible. Talking about eating disorders? Speak to someone who’s had one. Talking about racism? Speak to someone who’s experienced it. Talking about clergy sexual abuse? Have a victim share their story.
Today’s guest, Krista Keil, is a Catholic speaker who’s bravely sharing her story of adult sexual abuse with us today. Krista and I talk about her story, how she was able to remain Catholic after being abused by someone in a position of power, what she finds unhelpful when it comes to discussions of abuse, and how she responds to people who have left the faith due to the predator priest crisis.
It was an honor to hear Krista’s story today. This topic is discussed with grace but it may not be appropriate for little ears. If you’ve experienced abuse and need help and guidance, please call the national sexual abuse hotline at 1-800-656-4673.
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| 0:00.0 | You are listening to the Catholic feminist episode 108. |
| 0:04.0 | Today we're talking about healing after clergy abuse. |
| 0:07.0 | Today's episode is brought to you by the Blessed Is She Academic Planner |
| 0:11.0 | for a beautiful liturgically inspired planner for the |
| 0:14.2 | modern woman head to the Catholic feminist podcast dot com slash planner. |
| 0:18.3 | Today's episode is also brought to you by audible if you want a free audio book with a free 30 day trial go to audible trial.com |
| 0:25.8 | slash Catholic. Welcome to the Catholic feminist a podcast for strong women who want to be informed, inspired, |
| 0:34.8 | and intentional. |
| 0:35.8 | I'm your host, Claire, and I am truly honored to be speaking to you through your headphones or in your car over your Alexa, |
| 0:57.2 | whatever way you choose to listen to the Catholic feminist, I am grateful for you. |
| 1:01.8 | Today we are closing out our two-part mini series on clergy |
| 1:05.4 | sexual abuse. Once again this episode may not be what you want little |
| 1:10.3 | ears to be hearing if you're not ready to explain things or have certain |
| 1:13.6 | conversations with them. We talk about the conversation with grace but it is not |
| 1:18.7 | necessarily appropriate for a three-year-old to hear if your kids are usually running around while you listen to |
| 1:23.8 | podcasts like Mynar. Today we are talking to Krista Kyle. Krista has a background |
| 1:29.9 | in mental health and trauma-informed care. |
| 1:33.0 | And she is currently pursuing public speaking efforts |
| 1:35.8 | in parish and dioces in settings, discussing |
| 1:38.7 | sexual wounds, supporting victims of abuse, |
| 1:41.2 | and mobilizing lady to create atmospheres of accountability and |
| 1:44.6 | transparency. Krista herself is a victim of clergy sexual abuse as an adult |
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