Just a kid

Szymon was just a kid—an altar boy—when priest Krzysztof G. spotted him. At first, it was gifts, trips, and whispers of “care.” Then came the alcohol, the sexual abuse, the silence. Over a decade of trauma followed.

The priest got bolder and bolder. Szymon felt alone. Even after speaking out, the curia stayed mute. Covered it up. Gave his parents hush money. Let the predator stay in the church, near other kids.

But Szymon didn’t break. After years of darkness, he came back stronger. Wife, kids, life rebuilt. And now, justice.

Is it enough?

After a long legal battle, the Poznań court hit Krzysztof G. with 8 years behind bars. The church tried to stall, deny, forget. But Szymon didn’t let go.He made noise. And this time, the system listened. Justice hit late—but it hit hard. But is 8 years enough?