It can be difficult to get over childhood traumas.
I have a friend who faced it and fought for many years. At 60 years old, she went public and even allowed her picture, with other abuse victims, on a billboard about the churches response, or rather lack of response. She never sued; her abuser is long dead.
An aside, she converted to Judaism when she married; she and her family are very progressive.
In many cases these traumas last a lifetime, especially sexual abuse. Very sad and unfortunate.
Not enough is done to their abusers.