ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests

Okay kiddo, do you know what a priest is? Well, some people go to church and talk to priests because they believe the priest can help them feel better or teach them about God.

However, some priests have done really bad things and have hurt people instead of helping them. They have abused kids and young adults, which means they have touched them inappropriately or done things that made them feel uncomfortable or scared.

Now, to help the people who have been hurt, some of those survivors have created a group called the survivors network of those abused by priests. This is like a big club where people who have been abused can talk to each other and help each other feel better.

They share their stories and sometimes try to make changes in the church so that priests can't hurt anyone else. They want people to know that what happened to them was not their fault and that they can get help if they need it.

It's important to remember that not all priests are bad and that there are lots of good people out there who want to help those who have been hurt.