Forge about this!

"I have heard it said that children often develop resentment towards the parent who has sheltered them if they feel they have been unfairly denied a relationship with the absent parent. This is a factor that mother could in future manipulate to her own advantage at potential risk to daughters welfare."

In mine & my sister's life we were told about our dad's problem (it was a sickness & that he did love us in his own way). He was kept out of our lives until it was clear that he was clean. Your daughter will be greatful for the protection. If her mother turns her life around in the future the mother will admit &/or explain what happened, if she doesn't get straight it will be very obvious.

Barry