<p>Josh is an institutional child sex abuse survivor. His abuser was a revered and must respected Catholic Church priest. He was also Josh’s second cousin. Over an 8 year period Fr Dennis Byrnes made Josh feel like he was so loved, but there was a dark side.</p><br><p>This is a story of a man who had spent a lifetime grooming Josh, his family and parishioners into believing he was a man of faith and good character. If only people knew evil that was hidden behind a smile and the frocks of the faith…this is Josh’s truth.</p><br><p>This is Part 2 in a multi part series where we will deep dive into Josh's story. Josh also supports the #yourreferenceaintrelevant campaign which is now seeking signatures in the ACT. For all ACT residents please <a href="https://epetitions.parliament.act.gov.au/details/e-pet-027-23" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">follow this link and sign the petition to end good character references</a> for convicted child sex offenders.</p><br><p><strong><em>Connect with Josh</em></strong></p><ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wombat_1987/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@wombat_1987</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>To Connect with Reclaim Me</strong></p><p>VISIT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE <a href="https://www.reclaimme.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> & subscribe to be a part of the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reclaimme" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon CHEER SQUAD!</a></p><br><p><strong>To Connect with Madeleine </strong></p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/ReclaimMe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ALL THE LINKS ARE HERE</a></p><br><p><strong>For advice and support in Australia please reach out to:</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Lifeline</strong></p><p>For crisis support please reach out to Lifeline</p><p>Phone: 13 11 14</p><p>Website: <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/5fca017ce2f40c794267521e/episodes/www.lifeline.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.lifeline.org.au/</a></p><br><p><strong>13 YARN (13 92 76)</strong></p><p>If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>1800 RESPECT</strong></p><p>For sexual assault and domestic abuse support services please reach out to 1800 RESPECT</p><p>Phone: 1800 RESPECT - 1800 737 732</p><p>Website: <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/5fca017ce2f40c794267521e/episodes/www.1800respect.org.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.1800respect.org.au</a></p><br><p>For additional help and support / suggested resources for the <strong><em><u>UK, Canada, USA & New Zealand </u></em></strong>please see the '<strong>Crisis Links</strong>' page on our website</p><p><a href="https://www.reclaimme.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p> <a target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/9707560">Sign up for Bonus Content each week on Patreon!</a><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Reclaim Me

Madeleine Heather

Episode 111 - If Only One Remembers to Turn on the Light - With Joshua Byrnes - Part 2

NOV 29, 202341 MIN
Reclaim Me

Episode 111 - If Only One Remembers to Turn on the Light - With Joshua Byrnes - Part 2

NOV 29, 202341 MIN

Description

<p>Josh is an institutional child sex abuse survivor. His abuser was a revered and must respected Catholic Church priest. He was also Josh’s second cousin. Over an 8 year period Fr Dennis Byrnes made Josh feel like he was so loved, but there was a dark side.</p><br><p>This is a story of a man who had spent a lifetime grooming Josh, his family and parishioners into believing he was a man of faith and good character. If only people knew evil that was hidden behind a smile and the frocks of the faith…this is Josh’s truth.</p><br><p>This is Part 2 in a multi part series where we will deep dive into Josh's story. Josh also supports the #yourreferenceaintrelevant campaign which is now seeking signatures in the ACT. For all ACT residents please <a href="https://epetitions.parliament.act.gov.au/details/e-pet-027-23" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">follow this link and sign the petition to end good character references</a> for convicted child sex offenders.</p><br><p><strong><em>Connect with Josh</em></strong></p><ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wombat_1987/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@wombat_1987</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>To Connect with Reclaim Me</strong></p><p>VISIT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE <a href="https://www.reclaimme.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> & subscribe to be a part of the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reclaimme" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon CHEER SQUAD!</a></p><br><p><strong>To Connect with Madeleine </strong></p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/ReclaimMe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ALL THE LINKS ARE HERE</a></p><br><p><strong>For advice and support in Australia please reach out to:</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Lifeline</strong></p><p>For crisis support please reach out to Lifeline</p><p>Phone: 13 11 14</p><p>Website: <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/5fca017ce2f40c794267521e/episodes/www.lifeline.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.lifeline.org.au/</a></p><br><p><strong>13 YARN (13 92 76)</strong></p><p>If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>1800 RESPECT</strong></p><p>For sexual assault and domestic abuse support services please reach out to 1800 RESPECT</p><p>Phone: 1800 RESPECT - 1800 737 732</p><p>Website: <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/5fca017ce2f40c794267521e/episodes/www.1800respect.org.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.1800respect.org.au</a></p><br><p>For additional help and support / suggested resources for the <strong><em><u>UK, Canada, USA & New Zealand </u></em></strong>please see the '<strong>Crisis Links</strong>' page on our website</p><p><a href="https://www.reclaimme.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p> <a target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/9707560">Sign up for Bonus Content each week on Patreon!</a><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>