My friend was sexually abused in childhood by a priest. I never knew

“I am 8 years old

My friend was sexually abused in childhood by a priest. I never knew

That's the start of a poem written by Patrick Bolger. He’s one of the most talented photographers and visual artists in Ireland.

I’m proud he is my friend. When he was a child, he was sexually abused by a Catholic priest.

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