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I felt a mix of emotions: betrayal, confusion, and anger. Why would my dad do this? What was he thinking? My mother\u2019s silence now seemed even more baffling and hurtful.<\/p>\n

We decided to confront my parents together. My boyfriend held my hand tightly as I approached my father. \u201cWhy did you make me use that soap?\u201d I asked, barely keeping my voice steady.<\/p>\n

My dad\u2019s face shifted from surprise to something unreadable. \u201cI thought it would help,\u201d he finally said. \u201cYour mother and I\u2026 we thought it would toughen you up.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cToughen me up?\u201d I echoed in disbelief. \u201cBy using something that\u2019s not even meant for human skin?\u201d\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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I felt a mix of emotions: betrayal, confusion, and anger. Why would my dad do this? What was he thinking? My mother\u2019s silence now seemed even more baffling and hurtful. We decided to confront my parents together. My boyfriend held my hand tightly as I approached my father. \u201cWhy did you make me use that…<\/p>\n

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