Suspicion is a difficult to combat because it has no definite shape. How can one disprove a rumor, when a rumor has not substance? It's like an obstinate stain. You were wise to move forward in your life with purpose. Good conscience allowed you to do that.

Your story holds a lesson for all of us. If we know ourselves to be true, then we can be strong. Thank you for sharing this with us, @fantom22. We hope to read many more pieces from you in the future.