In Yanliang District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, there is a mother named Ms. Zhang, who has spent 18 years searching for her abandoned son. During these long years, she endured great pain and suffering, but eventually learned that her child had long since died.
19 years ago, Ms. Zhang and Lei met and fell in love. Although the family was not optimistic about this marriage, Ms. Zhang still firmly chose Lei. Soon after, the two entered the palace of marriage and began to live together. However, life after marriage was not as good as Ms. Zhang expected. Family conflicts and economic pressures gradually emerged, and the relationship between husband and wife gradually became estranged.
In March 2005, their son was born, but fate hit them hard. The news that his son had been diagnosed with congenital albinism strained already fragile family ties. Faced with the pressures of life and his son's illness, Lei finally made an incredible decision: to abandon his son, who was only five months old.
Ms. Zhang said she did not know that Lei had abandoned her son. When she discovers that her son has disappeared, she is anxious and searches everywhere for his whereabouts. She called the police and asked for help in finding her. However, due to limited technology and resources at the time, no clues were found.
For the next 18 years, Ms. Zhang never gave up her efforts to find her son. She traveled to nearby villages and cities, inquired about welfare homes and shelters, and even posted on the Internet asking for help. She endured pain and suffering, constantly following her son's tracks. Whenever she heard a clue about her son, she always didn't hesitate to go in search of it.
However, fate always seemed to play tricks on the poor mother. After countless disappointments and tribulations, 2023** told her that her son had long since died. This news is undoubtedly a huge blow to Ms. Zhang. Her heart was like a knife, and endless pain and sorrow enveloped her.
In the midst of this tragedy, we can't help but ask: as parents, does giving birth to a child mean that we have to take responsibility for caring for our children? Lei's behavior is not only irresponsible to the family, but also a disregard for life. He easily abdicated his responsibilities as a father, causing Ms. Zhang endless pain and suffering.
On December 26, 2023, Lei was sentenced to one year in prison by the court for the crime of abandonment. But Ms. Zhang still did not recognize it and decided to continue to sue her ex-husband Lei.
As parents, we take responsibility for taking care of our children. Abandoning a child is not only irresponsible to the family, but also disrespectful to life. We should respect every life and care for every child, so that such tragedies will not happen again. I hope that all parents can cherish every moment with their children and create a warm and harmonious family environment.