John and Lisa's Blue Skies Blog – Soaring with God

SNAP – the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests – is an international organization that helps counsel and support survivors, whether they were abused by a priest, a minister, a boy scout leader, a nun, or a coach.  The SNAP annual conference – which will be held in Chicago on July 27-29, 2012 – is an informative event with many different speakers and breakout sessions teaching survivors and supporters about healing strategies, new ways of thinking about their abuse, and ways they can help protect others.  It’s a great chance for anyone who has experienced abuse to meet, socialize, and help each other in their healing process.  If you or a friend are interested, please find more information at the SNAP website here.  They are offering an “early bird special” price of $95 for the entire weekend until 3/31/12.  Even if you’re not interested in the conference, please visit the website anyway to find lots of great information, especially in the Resources section.

Please pray for the healing of abuse survivors everywhere – and for the perpetrators who need help overcoming whatever it is within them that causes them to abuse other human beings.