Art of Life Counselling

In 2012 I created a Moving Art piece in which I made a large, wooden crucifix. On this crucifix was placed the main words of my impact statement, embossed in metal, pagan symbols of strength and child protection, a black arm band in respect for those who have taken their own lives and a small pair of little girls shoes to represent me at the age the I was first sexually abused. Accompanying my crucifix were two banners which said, "The Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse"and "The Crucifixion of Innocence".  I Walked my crucifix from Federation Square to St Patrick's Cathedral on Good Friday,along with supportive friends. We gathered a crowd on our journey, arriving near the gates just in time for the Arch Bishop and his Cardinals to witness our peaceful but poignant protest against the Catholic Churches lack of action in dealing with their abhorrent behavior by covering up and supporting criminals.  It is now 20th October 2018 and we have undergone a Victorian ...

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