I dialed Child Protective Services and reported the evidence. The call was clinical, professional, necessary. Sophie deserved safety, love, and a childhood without fear.
As legal steps unfolded, I focused on rebuilding her confidence. We painted, visited the park, and laughed together again. I also prepared for conflict with her mom, who remained defensive and loyal to Nathan, blinded to the harm he caused.
“Toughening up” had a new meaning: standing up for what’s right, no matter how close to home it hits. Sophie’s world is now one of strength, love, and safety—proof that evidence can protect those who need it most.
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