Seeking advice. My partner and I started our relationship about 3 years ago, he has 3 kids and I have 3 of my own. Sounds like the Brady bunch right? Wrong! Blending our two families has been challenging. It came to a head tonight when his young daughter accused my teenage son of being inappropriate. All my formal training has told me to believe the victim, but I was grappling with believing my son who has never ever done anything like what he was accused of (it’s ok if you doubt me at this stage, it was my initial reaction too). She has just come out and admitted to lying about the whole incident. My partner is angry, I am angry. I feel fiercely protective of my son and know what these allegations can do. My question is do I stay or do I go. Do I chance another lie and put my son at risk or am I over reacting? ... View more