Behind Sacred Walls: The True Story of My Abuse by Catholic Priests

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When the Roberts familys favorite priest started inviting himself to dine at their dinner table weekly, they were delighted to oblige. Then, when the priest started inviting their teenaged son, Michael, on day trips, they were even more pleased to see their son developing a close friendship with their beloved priest. What the family did not know was that the priest was grooming Robert for what would become years on ongoing sexual abuse. In Behind Sacred Walls, Michael describes how he fell under the control of the priest, who abused him verbally, emotionally, and sexually. It was, the priest told him, Gods will that the teenager satisfy the priests human needs. Even though he was riddled with shame and guilt, Michael saw no way out of the continuing abuse. Most of all, he feared the pain it would cause his parents if they found out. In the end, Roberts tells how he was eventually able to extricate himself from the abusive relationship with the priest. He also relates the years of red tape he encountered with the Catholic Church while seeking justice.

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Michael Roberts graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological science. He has worked as an environmental technician, performing sampling, data collection, and monitoring soil and water in contaminated waste sites. Roberts has also worked in as a sales and marketing manager for several biotech companies.