The voices of the abused emerge raw and bleak from pages 113 to 119 of
Volume V of the Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse.
They told their stories to an interviewing team. In an introductory
note to the section, the team acknowledged their courage: “We were
deeply moved, inspired and humbled by our contact with you.
Although we spent only a few hours with you, meeting you and listening to your stories was a moving and enriching experience for all of us. We felt privileged and honoured that you trusted us with such intensely personal and private experiences. . .” Here are sample extracts – unedited – of what the team heard.
http://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/the-abused-in-their-own-words-1.769156
Although we spent only a few hours with you, meeting you and listening to your stories was a moving and enriching experience for all of us. We felt privileged and honoured that you trusted us with such intensely personal and private experiences. . .” Here are sample extracts – unedited – of what the team heard.
http://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/the-abused-in-their-own-words-1.769156
