article_snippet: I came from a devout Catholic family, my mother was a teacher
article_snippet: and I was made to feel as though God was punishing me for something I had done wrong. '
article_snippet: I couldn't confide in any of a devout Catholic family and he was just getting away with abusing us -
article_snippet: I feel completely let down by the school and my religion.
article_snippet: I feel as though he has made me the adult
article_snippet: I am today, I've found it hard to trust men and be the best mother I can be because of he.'
article_snippet: I had carried guilt and shame around for years because I felt I was to blame.
article_snippet: I lost my childhood and part of myself.