I, and many others, probably wish that there was no Statute of Limitations regarding the abuse of children in institutions such as mine.
Priests have been perverts; but, I hear no mention of Brothers and Nuns. Why not? Of course in my childhood whoever heard of legal activation for us.
Well I'm 81 and was also in a Catholic orphanage in NYC and was taught by Christian Brothers before my parents died. I have absolutely no such experience either with the Brothers or the orphanage. The teaching, care and treatment were outstanding. Sorry about your story but it was unique.
Just got back on line. Glad you posted this.
Why no mention of brothers and nuns? Probably because the incidents were treated identically, but the cover-up succeeded, and I doubt there are as many orphanages in the US now as there was 85 years ago. There are many orphanages in Mexico where I am now writing this, and I hear stories. I can’t say anything to you that would recompense you for what you endured, other than to note that you endured and thrived despite the circumstances.
According to insurance payouts, the rate of RC related abuse and non-RC related abuse is about the same. That means there is a lot more of this out there that is not made public but in other denominations. Not in any way trying to minimize what happened, but I am saying that there is a lot that is not mentioned, and it is not confined to one religion. It is heinous in each circumstance.