by Letitia Peyton | Mar 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
“I never thought it would happen to us.”“I taught my child about good touch and bad touch… but it wasn’t enough.” These are the words we hear from parents, caregivers, and survivors far too often. And they’re heartbreaking. The truth is, most abusers aren’t strangers...
by Letitia Peyton | Mar 21, 2025 | Clergy Sexual Abuse, Faith & Accountability, Healing & Support, Justice & Legal Updates, Survivor Advocacy, Women’s Voices & Empowerment
Breaking the Silence on Clergy Sexual Abuse When I first learned my child had been victimized by someone we trusted for spiritual guidance, I felt overwhelmed by grief and betrayal. However, I soon realized that staying silent about clergy sexual abuse would only...
by Letitia Peyton | Mar 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
For generations, our families have built our lives around the Catholic Church. In South Louisiana, Catholicism isn’t just a belief—it’s culture, identity, and community. Many of us grew up believing that the Church was our safe haven, that its priests were our...
by Letitia Peyton | Mar 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Catholic Exodus: Abuse, Betrayal, and the Breaking Point By Letitia M. Peyton, Co-Founder & Executive Director of TentMakers Of Louisiana The latest Pew report lays bare a staggering trend: for every 100 people who join the Catholic Church, 840 leave. This...
by Letitia Peyton | Mar 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Lenten Call for Integrity: Protecting the Vulnerable Amid Institutional Accountability Lent as a Time for Reflection As we enter the solemn season of Lent, TentMakers of Louisiana reaffirms its commitment to abuse prevention, ethical transparency, and justice for...
