“Where are you feeling discomfort, princess?” I asked, keeping my voice steady.“From the ‘training’,” she whispered, tears brimming. “Nathan says I need special training to get strong. In the basement… with the heavy boxes. He times me. If I stop or cry, I have to start over. He says Mommy doesn’t want a baby anymore. She wants a strong girl.”

Her words painted a deeply troubling picture. I ensured everything was documented with a trip to the doctor before confronting my ex-wife, Laura.“We need to talk about what’s happening at your house,” I said, trying to keep my tone calm yet firm.Immediately, her voice turned defensive. “What are you talking about?”