Re: what to tell your child ?
^ bravo! you are a brave lady and insha’Allah you will do just fine. its better for your daughter to have you in her life as a strong, positive, role model than to see you suffering with a man who doesn’t like girls. (whattamoron- what gender does he think his mother is, you know, the woman who gave birth to him?? 
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what Rupay said is good advice. kids are remarkably resilient about these things, and she’s young enough that she won’t really miss his presence in her life. i hope you are suing for child support!