i feel the same way. im not ashamed at all cause i no it wasnt my fault. my ex-stepdad was physically abusive. He actually went to jail for a while for attempted murder (he tried to kill my mom). and when he got out we moved. i dont forgive him but im not going to stay angry cause hes not even worth the stress.
I think it cases as sensitive as this, it's best to assume they're not lying? I mean...if someone is sick enough to lie about something like that, it shouldn't be the true victims that suffer.