Our survivor stories and statements are firsthand accounts written by survivors of abuse in ACNA contexts.

If you are interested in telling your story of abuse and/or failed response to that abuse by ACNA leadership, you can contact us confidentially here.

Ursa’s Story
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Ursa’s Story

“Ursa” alleges that Christopher Lapeyre abused his power as a teacher and mentor to groom her while she was a minor and enter a manipulative sexual relationship with her when she was a very young adult.

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River’s Story
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River’s Story

“River” was a Wheaton College student when she met Mark Rivera at Church of the Resurrection. Read her story of how Mark’s grooming in plain view of Rez leaders set her up for sexual abuse at the hands of a female Wheaton professor and others.

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Clarke’s Story
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Clarke’s Story

“Clarke” was 16 when her high school English teacher began cultivating an inappropriately close relationship with her. Read her story of how Christopher Lapeyre groomed and manipulated her, causing lasting pain and trauma.

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