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Page 4 When I Became Free January 31, 2020 NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE ORIGINALLY RELEASED NOVEMBER 12, 2015 There are many different types of abuse, but one you may not be aware of is spiritual (or religious) abuse. If it’s discussed at all, most examples of spiritual abuse refer to a church elder or faith leader inflicting abuse on congregation members, often by creating a toxic culture within the church or group by shaming or controlling members using the power of their position. However, spiritual abuse can also occur within an intimate partner relationship. Spiritual abuse is not limited to a certain religion or denomination. Any person, of any belief system, is capable of perpetrating spiritual abuse, just as anyone can be the victim of it. Signs of spiritual abuse between intimate partners include when an abusive partner: -ridicules or insults the other person’s religious or spiritual beliefs -prevents the other partner from practicing their religious or spiritual beliefs -uses their partner’s religious or spiritual beliefs to manipulate or shame them -forces the children to be raised in a faith that the other partner has not agreed to -uses religious texts or beliefs to minimize or rationalize abusive behaviors (such as physical, financial, emotional or sexual abuse/marital rape. Spiritual abuse is no less harmful or difficult to endure than any other kind of abuse, as a person’s spiritual life is deeply personal. However, it can be very difficult to identify, as many victims may not recognize they are being abused. In addition, the abusive partner may claim that any challenge to the abuse is an assault on their own religious freedom. Regardless of either partner’s religious or spiritual beliefs, abuse of any kind is never acceptable or justified. If you are experiencing spiritual abuse, it can help to create a safety plan that might include: -reaching out to a trusted member of your spiritual/religious community for support -exploring options for practicing your faith/religion in a safe way -creating an emotional safety plan Hotline advocates can help you create a plan to stay safe while exploring options and resources with you. We are available 24/7 by calling 1-800-799-7233, or you can chat live on our website from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Central.
January 31, 2020 WHEN I BECAME FREE Page 5 Fall River Diocese Suspends Retired Priest From Ministry on Allegations of Sexual Abuse PRESS RELEASE FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS FALL RIVER(January 26, 2020) – The Diocese of Fall River today announced the suspension of retired priest Father Herbert T. Nichols for an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor, alleged to have occurred approximately 20 years ago. The decision to suspend him was made based on information learned from a review of the personnel files of diocesan priests. The allegation, which Father Nichols denies, is under investigation by the Diocese. As a retired priest, he was not assigned to any parish but did help with the celebration of Masses in various parishes since retirement, including with the Maronite community within the Diocese. His suspension precludes him from all ministry until the investigation is completed and a determination on the matter is made. Last year the Fall River Diocese hired an independent consultant to complete a comprehensive evaluation of its priestly personnel files, and Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., informed parishioners that a list of credibly accused clergy would follow. The Diocese suspended some priests in response to information gathered during the file evaluation pending further investigation, as required under its policies. “The task of evaluating all of the files and the response needed on our part as a result of the findings have, regretfully, taken more time than first thought,” said Bishop da Cunha. “It is crucial that we take the time and perform the diligence necessary to compile a list that is accurate and complete, and we continue to do so.” “I understand that these recent announcements regarding the suspensions of priests are upsetting to our diocesan community of faith and often bring renewed pain to victims of sexual abuse especially victims of sexual abuse by clergy,” added Bishop da Cunha. “I continue to pray for our brothers and sisters who have suffered greatly.” As part of ongoing efforts to improve its Office of Safe Environment, the Diocese recently hired Carolyn Shipp, a licensed social worker, to focus on pastoral outreach to victims/survivors. “As a social worker, I am here to listen to anyone with concerns and to connect survivors to the resources they need,” said Shipp. Anyone with information that they wish to raise regarding the conduct of any past or present member of the Diocese, is encouraged to contact Carolyn Shipp, the Diocese’s Victim Assistance Coordinator, at 508-985-6508 or cshipp@dioc-fr.org Background: Father Herbert T. Nichols Ordained 1975 Parish Assignments: St. Ann Parish, Raynham; St. Joseph Parish, Taunton; St. Mary Parish, Taunton; St. Anne Parish, Fall River; St. Joan of Arc Parish, Orleans; St. Anne Parish, Fall River; St. James Parish, New Bedford; Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, New Bedford; St. Anthony of Padua Parish, New Bedford; St. Bernadette Parish, Fall River; retirement 2015. Father Nichols also served in ministry in New York as a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal community. Mother, Suspected Cult Member, Fails to Meet Deadline in Producing Missing Children BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD WHENIBECAMEFREE@GMAIL.COM On December 20, 2019 the Rexburg, Idaho Police Department issued a release in regard to two children believed to be missing. Since that time an investigation has ensued however details are sketchy as they are sealed by the courts. The missing children are 7- year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan. According to reports police have said Lori Vallow and her new husband, Chad Daybell, have lied about the children's whereabouts including their existence. Chad Daybell allegedly told one person that Vallow had no kids. Vallow, herself, allegedly told another person that her daughter had died more than a year earlier. CBS News reported that case spans multiple states and includes additional investigations into three separate deaths: Lori Vallow's estranged husband, Charles Vallow, was shot and killed in Phoenix in July by Lori's brother, Alex Cox. Cox, claimed the shooting was in self-defense, died of unknown causes in December. Then in August, Vallow moved her family to Idaho. In October, Daybell's wife, Tammy Daybell, died of what her obituary said was natural causes. They went on to report that Daybell married Lori Vallow just two weeks after Tammy's death, law enforcement became suspicious and ultimately had Tammy Daybell's remains exhumed. The test results on Tammy Daybell's remains and on those of Alex Cox haven't been released. Adding more fears is the case also involves rumors of a cult. Vallow reportedly believes she is "a god assigned to carry out the work of the 144,000 at Christ's second coming in July 2020," according to divorce documents filed by Charles Vallow. Daybell has written several apocalyptic novels based loosely on Mormon religious theology. Both were involved in a group that promotes preparedness for the biblical end-times. The initial December 20, 2019 press release from the Rexburg Police Department stated that On Nov. 26, Rexburg Police tried to conduct a welfare check on Joshua Vallow, Lori Vallow’s adopted 7-year-old special needs son, at their home at 565 Pioneer Road in Rexburg. Relatives outside of Idaho had requested the check because they hadn’t spoken to Joshua since September. Rexburg investigators spoke with Vallow and Daybell, who said Joshua was staying with a family friend in Arizona. That turned out to be a lie, Turman said. On Nov 27, Rexburg police executed search warrants at locations in Rexburg associated with Vallow, in an attempt to locate Joshua. As the search warrants were being executed, investigators determined that Vallow and Daybell had abruptly left their home and Rexburg. Police do not believe the children were with them when they left. Investigators also determined Joshua last attended school at Kennedy Elementary in Rexburg on Sept. 23. Additionally, investigators learned Vallow has a 17-year-old daughter, Tylee Ryan, who was living with Vallow in Rexburg. The teen has not been seen since September either. The parents were eventually located, vacationing in Hawaii. Since the time of the initial release Vallow was ordered to produce the children by January, 30th. CBS News is reporting now that her failure clears the way for a judge to potentially hold Lori Vallow in contempt of court, a legal move that could allow prosecutors to seek to have her extradited from Hawaii to Idaho to face charges. "The only word coming to mind right now is 'monster,"' Kay Woodcock, JJ's grandmother, said during a news conference on Thursday evening. "All this has just been very disheartening. ... I'm a lot less optimistic at the moment." Earlier on Thursday the grandfather, Larry Woodcock appeared on Good Morning America: "I don't know who that person is anymore," stated Woodcock in reference to the children's mother Lori Vallow. "I don't understand how you lose the love for one of the most kindest young man. He's seven years old, but he's my little man." As for the references to Vallow being a member of a doomsday cult, those specifics are vague. A doomsday cult is an expression used to describe cults which believe in apocalypticism and millenarianism, and can refer both to groups that predict disaster, and to those that attempt to bring it about to destroy the entirety of the universe (Wikipedia)
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