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This isn't my first post. But I guess I need to give some background...remember to read all the subject before coming to an opinion.

In October 2018, the Police came to the day and arrested me and my then husband. My ex-husband was at work, so I was off to custody. It was about 8 hours before I finally found out that...well my ex-husband was talking to a 14-year-old.

The hardest part of the whole situation was...the only reason I was arrested was, I was gay and paid the Internet bill. They knew everything about my ex-husband and the child only believed he was talking to him. As far as I know, the kid didn't even know I was existed. I didn't know he did.

So, with only the names at the address, the only reason for arrest was, I was even male or gay. in Feb 2020 I was finally given the all clear. Within that time, I nearly committed suicide. Not because I was guilty, because my life was destroyed by actions I didn't even know about. Because I paid the internet bill. He was convicted but only got a caution...that hurt a lot. I wanted justice.

Any who, roll on 5 years and I find myself not getting over it. I have my ups and downs, I have a good life now, good wage and I fought hard to clear my name. My ex-husband, well he was convicted and that’s about as much as I can say. I don't talk to him, haven't for a long time.

I find myself wanting to run and hide. Moving to a country thousands of miles away or even Scotland or Ireland. I just want to get away from all the pain.

I would say I'm quite far down the path, but is there anyone who has been further down the path? Or in fact anyone who suffered like I did?

And how do I explain to people, what I went through. I was a innocent person, when will it truly be in the past.