reunion

A Poignant Reunion

“Sir, I want to meet my mother. Please help me find her” These were the tear-filled from an 8 year old child, during one of our S4S (Success for Success) classes held in a prominent school in the city

Success for Success (S4S) is an integrated training package by Don Bosco Veedu for school students to cope, develop, encounter and solve day today difficulties in growing age. It has been devised to enlighten and strengthen also parents, teachers, police, social workers and other stake holders of children to think and act in favor of children in a child friendly manner. The classes have been carved out of many years of experience in dealing with the problems that children face in today’s society.

CHILDLINE immediately took up the boy’s case for review and initiated detailed investigation. Kiran, had always been longing to meet his mother. The teachers were always trying to find some way to find Kiran’s mother. Kiran had fond memories of his mother still fresh in his mind. She had left with his younger brother when Kiran was at the tender age of four, due to abusive behavior from his alcoholic father.

Presently, the boy was in need of his mother. He was comforted by his grandmother and school teachers. Kiran was worried: “When my grandma passes way, I’ll go with her” was his unbelievable cry. Our team resolved and promised the child that we would find her mother.  We contacted the school authorities and found an address of one of their relatives. Upon arriving at the place, we reached another dead end. The house owner (related to Kiran’s mother) had passed away.

When hope was at its end, we got another lifeline; one of the relatives attending the funeral told us that the lady we were searching for would come to attend the funeral. Finally we met the lady on the day of the funeral with the younger son. As we informed the matter, tears welled up in her eyes.

We arranged a meeting for the mother with the estranged child at our center. Emotions were at its highest during the reunion which is beyond words. The most poignant scene was Kiran trying to make the very first conversation with his little brother. We consider this as one of the best services that we have provided to a child in need. As long as children like Kiran need help, the society’s work continues.

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