“I never recovered. But I refuse to be negative.”

9 January 2026

Rebecca is a survivor of abuse in the Catholic Church.

The following is her story, as told in her own words.

Thank you, Rebecca for having the courage to share your powerful story here, unedited

Mike Cunningham, Chair, CSSA.

Please note: the content of Rebecca’s story some may find distressing. The contact details for Safe Spaces, an independent support service, can be found at the end of the story.

This is Rebecca’s story.