Comments on: The tears flowed http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/05/29/the-tears-flowed/ I am not a has-been. I am a will be. Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:35:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Grannymar http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/05/29/the-tears-flowed/#comment-23222 Grannymar Sat, 30 May 2009 20:48:38 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3396#comment-23222 Ian H, Hello! Long time no hear. I found you in the spam bin. I hope life is treating you well these days. Ian H, Hello!

Long time no hear. I found you in the spam bin. I hope life is treating you well these days.

]]> By: Grannymar http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/05/29/the-tears-flowed/#comment-23217 Grannymar Sat, 30 May 2009 08:03:27 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3396#comment-23217 Baino, Fear, was the reason. Victims who tried to complain were made out to be liars. The culture of the time put clergy on pedestals and refused to allow them be human. Now the floodgates have opened and hopefully when the hurt is faced and problem dealt with we can move on knowing that these situations will not be tolerated or allowed in the future. Baino,

Fear, was the reason. Victims who tried to complain were made out to be liars. The culture of the time put clergy on pedestals and refused to allow them be human.

Now the floodgates have opened and hopefully when the hurt is faced and problem dealt with we can move on knowing that these situations will not be tolerated or allowed in the future.

]]> By: paddyanglican http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/05/29/the-tears-flowed/#comment-23213 paddyanglican Sat, 30 May 2009 06:26:54 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3396#comment-23213 Thanks Magpie :-) Thanks Magpie :-)

]]> By: Baino http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/05/29/the-tears-flowed/#comment-23212 Baino Fri, 29 May 2009 23:49:26 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3396#comment-23212 There are almost daily instances of prior abuse coming up in the news here. All through the Catholic Church and often sexual abuse by priests. Not one instance but many. I don't know why it took so long for people to come forward and tell their stories. It's unforgiveable no wonder I'm an athiest. I can't stand the hypocrasy of organised religion having said that, it's such a shame that good men and women are tarnished by the actions of these evildoers. I'm sorry you were so belittled GM. I went to public schools all my life and must admit never had such an experience although I remember the boys being caned for bad behaviour. There are almost daily instances of prior abuse coming up in the news here. All through the Catholic Church and often sexual abuse by priests. Not one instance but many. I don’t know why it took so long for people to come forward and tell their stories. It’s unforgiveable no wonder I’m an athiest. I can’t stand the hypocrasy of organised religion having said that, it’s such a shame that good men and women are tarnished by the actions of these evildoers. I’m sorry you were so belittled GM. I went to public schools all my life and must admit never had such an experience although I remember the boys being caned for bad behaviour.

]]> By: Ian Healy http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/05/29/the-tears-flowed/#comment-23211 Ian Healy Fri, 29 May 2009 23:45:08 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3396#comment-23211 Ah that was touching :-) you have this way of being very morbid,and then throwing in occasional one-liners that soften the mood again! i love it! Ah that was touching :-) you have this way of being very morbid,and then throwing in occasional one-liners that soften the mood again! i love it!

]]> By: Grannymar http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/05/29/the-tears-flowed/#comment-23210 Grannymar Fri, 29 May 2009 22:36:17 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3396#comment-23210 Magpie, take care! Magpie, take care!

]]> By: Magpie11 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/05/29/the-tears-flowed/#comment-23209 Magpie11 Fri, 29 May 2009 22:26:51 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3396#comment-23209 I had thought that my experiences as a child were bad...no more..... I feel anger and rage rising from deep inside. I cannot stay. Good luck with the run Patricia! I had thought that my experiences as a child were bad…no more…..

I feel anger and rage rising from deep inside.

I cannot stay.

Good luck with the run Patricia!

]]> By: Annb http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/05/29/the-tears-flowed/#comment-23208 Annb Fri, 29 May 2009 19:46:21 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3396#comment-23208 Thanks GM, it's been an emotional time for everyone, we must make sure we clear out the rot to stop the hurt recurring, that's the most effective way of healing and moving on. This time, I think people power will win. Thanks GM, it’s been an emotional time for everyone, we must make sure we clear out the rot to stop the hurt recurring, that’s the most effective way of healing and moving on. This time, I think people power will win.

]]> By: Grannymar http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/05/29/the-tears-flowed/#comment-23207 Grannymar Fri, 29 May 2009 18:58:24 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3396#comment-23207 Sorry Annb, I knew if I got angry I would be carried away. You have a difficult situation on your hands. That particular comment should have been placed more openly and not focused on you personally. My daughter was healthy, but I still had to go to the Education Board to put my case for having her educated at a good school outside my catchment area. A school where they locked the book cupboard to limit reading was not what I wanted for Elly. Sorry Annb,

I knew if I got angry I would be carried away. You have a difficult situation on your hands. That particular comment should have been placed more openly and not focused on you personally.

My daughter was healthy, but I still had to go to the Education Board to put my case for having her educated at a good school outside my catchment area. A school where they locked the book cupboard to limit reading was not what I wanted for Elly.

]]> By: Annb http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/05/29/the-tears-flowed/#comment-23206 Annb Fri, 29 May 2009 18:08:40 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=3396#comment-23206 Parent power is great if you have a choice of schools, for kids with disabilities parents often have little choice. I have shouted from the roof tops, I have raised a question in the Dail, I've been to the Ombudsman for Children,I have been on radio, in the newspapers, you name it; I've done it - however there is no legal basis to the children first guidelines. Until children's rights are given a legal framework, we have to rely on a moral argument, sadly many organisations that exist for kids today do not share our morals. I have made the decision to treat my son at home myself, until he goes to school, that was the only choice available to me. I'm one of the very lucky ones, and I appreciate that, every moment of every day of my life. Parent power is great if you have a choice of schools, for kids with disabilities parents often have little choice. I have shouted from the roof tops, I have raised a question in the Dail, I’ve been to the Ombudsman for Children,I have been on radio, in the newspapers, you name it; I’ve done it - however there is no legal basis to the children first guidelines. Until children’s rights are given a legal framework, we have to rely on a moral argument, sadly many organisations that exist for kids today do not share our morals. I have made the decision to treat my son at home myself, until he goes to school, that was the only choice available to me. I’m one of the very lucky ones, and I appreciate that, every moment of every day of my life.

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