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Jane’s “Spiritual Handbook” sheds wonderful and helpful light on an important element of both the damage suffered and, at least for some, the path towards managing life better for those who have suffered church-related sexual abuse.
The spiritual cost for victims / survivors of sexual abuse is rarely if ever addressed by Church protocols, yet it remains for many an essential component in leading a meaningful life. Jane’s book provides not only wise insight but a practical strategy for repairing the damage done by church-related abuse and rebuilding the lives of those who have suffered so tragically. – Fr Kevin Dillon AM Lifeboat Geelong Foundation.
Knowing what it is to like to have one’s self-worth stolen by a cleric who abused her, Jane N Dowling finds in the manifold beauty and boldness of Scripture a journey of healing that is grounded in God’s unending love. With courage and clarity she shared her story on The Spirit of Things on ABC RN, reaching thousands of people who responded with gratitude. Now with her characteristic sensitivity an a practical method, including art therapy, she makes that journey available to everyone who has doubted themselves and their faith. – Dr Rachel Kohn produced and presented The Spirit of Things on ABC RN, 1997-2018
