My child was cheerful and full of laughter. I took care of her diligently. Happiness was our middle name.

Wednesday afternoon, October 30, 2024. A message came from EA, my former colleague.

EA sent a message accompanied by a photo of my child whose face had been edited onto someone else's body.

My body froze. It was a photo of my child, her face placed on an inappropriate body of someone else. Manipulated by AI.

R (on the phone):

"Your actions have gone too far! Delete that photo!"

EA (lying):

"It was just a joke. In fact, that might be your face, not your daughter's."

Gaslighting. He tried to make me doubt reality itself.

Investigator at the PPA Unit:

"There was no physical contact, so this is not sexual harassment. We cannot process it."

Devastated. Our report was rejected.

R:

"Seriously, from that thick Criminal Code book, is there not a single suitable article?!"

"Your unit should not even exist because you don't help at all!"

I did not give up. I sought help from a lawyer. A glimmer of hope appeared.

We filed a new report at the Metro Jaya Police. This time, our report was accepted.

The struggle wasn't just with the police. The impact on my child was profound. She became gloomy and withdrawn.

Message from Child:

"Mom... I've thought about hurting myself."

I gave her a bracelet. "When those thoughts come, snap this bracelet until it hurts. Focus on the pain, not your thoughts."

Every Saturday, we went to a psychologist. The recovery process was long and exhausting.

Info from Lawyer:

"He has admitted that he was indeed the one who made that photo using AI."

A small victory. But the fight for true justice was still long.

R:

"I have no hidden agenda. I just want my child's good name restored."

"I hope the perpetrator receives the harshest possible punishment."

Together, we walked towards the sunrise. The wounds may still be there, but determination and love will keep burning.

The struggle is not over, but we will never give up.