Tag Archives: recovery

Cancerversary

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Callen Harty

One year ago today, sometime after 2:00 in the morning, I woke up my partner, Brian, and told him I felt I needed to go to the emergency room due to severe abdominal pains. I had just taken three consecutive … Continue reading →

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The Promise of Spring

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Callen Harty

It was a beautiful day today with snow and ice melting, water rushing in the gutters, geese squawking as they flew overhead, songbirds singing, and the smell of spring in the air. While I know it’s still February and winter … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged colon cancer, February, geese, human, ileiostomy, insects, mammals, March, nature, recovery, snow, songbirds, Spring, wildflowers, Wisconsin | Leave a comment

On the Child Victims Act

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Callen Harty

This morning, Wisconsin State Representatives Chris Taylor and Melissa Sargent and State Senator Lena Taylor introduced two bills at a press conference at the State Capitol. The first was the Child Victims Act, which eliminates the statute of limitations … Continue reading →

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Heart Beat

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Callen Harty

It has now been ten years since I was put in the back of an ambulance and rushed to the University of Wisconsin Hospital with what proved to be a 100% blockage of my left coronary. It happened in … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to Bishop Morlino

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Callen Harty

Bishop Morlino, This is in response to your recent letter (August 18, 2018) to priests and parishioners of the Diocese of Madison. I am writing this as a gay man, a fallen-away Catholic, an adult survivor of childhood sex abuse … Continue reading →

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Bolton Refuge House Fall Gala Speech

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Callen Harty

I was invited by Bolton Refuge House to be their keynote speaker at their annual Fall Gala. Bolton is the oldest domestic violence shelter in the state and is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. They also provide services for sexual … Continue reading →

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Wrap Around the Capitol Speech

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Callen Harty

I was asked to give a speech at Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault’s annual Wrap Around the Capitol event, held as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Here is the speech I delivered. Good afternoon. I stand here before you … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged adult survivor, allies, childhood sex abuse, forward, inner child, justice, laws, power, recovery, shame, silence, survivor, voice, Wisconsin Capitol | Leave a comment

Voices of Courage Closing Remarks

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Callen Harty

I was invited to give the closing remarks at the Voices of Courage luncheon, an annual event honoring those working in the sexual assault field. The event is sponsored by the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Here is what I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged abuse, allies, celebrate, compassion, courage, forgiveness, human, humanity, inner strength, joy, love, peace, recovery, sexual assault, survival, therapy, uniqueness, victimhood, Voices of Courage, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA) | Leave a comment

Coulter than Hell

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Callen Harty

When Americans for Prosperity announced that their latest bus tour, the “Obama’s Failing Agenda Tour”, would make a stop in Madison with special guest star Ann Coulter I knew I had to go. I thought it was interesting that they would … Continue reading →

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Testimony on SB 345

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Callen Harty

Note: Wisconsin Senate Bill 345, otherwise known as the Child Victims Act, was introduced in December of 2011. It removes the statute of limitations on bringing damages against a perpetrator of child sexual abuse. Current Wisconsin law precludes a victim/survivor from … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged child sex abuse, Child Victims Act, Invisible Boy, PTSD, recovery, Senate Bill 345, survivor, victim, Wisconsin Senate | Leave a comment