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My Pastor Called It An “Emotional Affair,” But It Was Abuse
Category: Religion & Spirituality
Duration: 01:04:05
Publish Date: 2023-07-25 22:04:59
Description: affair adult clergy sexual abuse


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In 2020, Moriah Smothers thought her emotional and physical relationship with her pastor, Patrick Garcia, was an affair. She blamed herself and was ostracized by many in her church. Yet now, Moriah realizes she was the victim of adult clergy sexual abuse. And since Garcia has returned to preaching—and was recently featured in an article as a repentant and reformed pastor—Moriah is speaking out.

 
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