I’ve been in this relationship for a while, and we have a 5-year-old daughter. On Saturday, I took her to the mall to buy items for a picnic planned for the next day with her and her mom. While there, we bumped into Santa, and my daughter wanted a picture. I asked about the price and got her a few photos. It was a fun day for her.
When we got home, I shared the pictures with her mom, and she seemed fine. A couple of hours later, while I was in the bathroom, I heard a commotion. Her mom sounded angry, and my daughter was crying. I came out and asked what was going on. Her mom suddenly shouted, “Jany got r*ped!”
I was shocked and asked, “When? How? What?” She claimed it happened at the mall. I told her that wasn’t possible because I always keep a close eye on my daughter—she’s never out of my sight. She insisted we go to the hospital for a checkup, so we did.
At the hospital, while I was filling out forms, her mom spoke to the doctor. When I joined them, the doctor asked me to step out. This surprised me because I’m very involved in my daughter’s care—I help her change for swimming lessons, bathe her, and get her dressed. I thought her mom would say it was okay for me to stay, but I stepped out.
Later, her mom messaged me to come back in, but the doctor whispered to her, excluding me from the details. On the way home, I suggested checking the mall’s surveillance footage and my car’s tracker to prove we didn’t stop anywhere else.
I feel hurt and shaken by how I was treated. What happens if I don’t have proof next time? Can I take my daughter anywhere without being accused of something so terrible? Is it safe for me to be alone with her?
This has left me scared and uncomfortable. I’m afraid to touch or care for my daughter, even though I’ve always done so without issue. I’m seriously considering leaving this relationship because I no longer feel trusted or safe.
What happens if this happens again? What if…?
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