Five-Year-Old Daughter Said Daddy’s Bath Games Were Secret—Then I Looked Through the Bathroom Door and Called the Police
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Chapter 16 - SOPHIE ASKS FOR DADDYA month after separation, Sophie asked:
“When is Daddy coming home?”
I almost lied.
Instead:
“He’s not living here right now.”
“Because of baths?”
“Partly.”
“Did I tell?”
“Yes.”
Her face fell.
“Did I make him leave?”
“No.”
“Then why?”
“Because Daddy made choices adults are responsible for.”
She stared.
“He says I was brave.”
“Who?”
“Teacher.”
I nodded.
Then Sophie asked:
“Was Daddy bad?”
I hated the question.
“Daddy did unsafe things.”
“Is he bad?”
“I don’t think people fit in one word.”
Five-year-old dissatisfaction.
“Do you love him?”
“Yes.”
That surprised me when it came out.
May you like
True anyway.
Love surviving did not mean marriage could.
