Being a parent means, above all, protecting and guiding your child. It means making sure they grow up in a safe and nurturing environment.
But sometimes, my role as a father takes on a whole new meaning: shielding my child from harmful actions disguised as “discipline” or “parenting techniques.” That’s exactly what happened when my daughter returned home clearly distressed.
The moment she got back, her avoidant eyes and silence set off alarm bells. Usually lively and cheerful, she seemed weighed down by an invisible, heavy burden. She told me she had to “be stronger” because of some kind of “training” happening in the basement. That alone sparked deep fear inside me. 😱
The marks on her back weren’t discipline—they were signs of mistreatment masked by false justifications. After a doctor examined her injuries, it became clear that this “training” was actually abuse.
Defending your child is never simple. It’s even harder when the other parent denies the problem and brushes off your concerns as “overreacting.”
So I took action and contacted the authorities. What we uncovered was truly shocking. 😱
