In Fushan Township, Chengmai County, Hainan Province, a young single mother locks her three young children in her home every day for work reasons, and the children can only eat one meal a day.
With the joint efforts of enthusiastic netizens, neighbors and the local community, this dilemma was gradually revealed, and the local government and the Women's Federation quickly intervened, bringing substantial assistance and changes to the mother and son.
Incident exposed: A glimpse on the way to deliver food reveals a poignant reality
On April 23, a netizen shuttled through the streets and alleys of Fushan Town as usual when delivering food, delivering hot meals to busy people.
However, in front of a seemingly ordinary house, he inadvertently uncovers a shocking family secret.
During the delivery of food, he noticed a faint cry coming from inside the house, and through the window, he saw three emaciated children, the eldest no more than four years old and the youngest only eight months old, wandering helplessly in the messy environment.
Out of concern, the netizen tried to knock on the door to ask, but no one answered.
Conversations with neighbours revealed that the three children were the children of the family, whose mother usually left them alone at home because of her night work, and only provided one meal a day after work.
Despite repeated attempts by neighbors to lend a hand, the young mother refused to accept outside help, stubbornly choosing to isolate her children from the outside world.
In-depth Visit: Difficult life and traumatic coexist
An in-depth investigation reveals that the young mother is not aloof, but overwhelmed by the weight of life, and her situation is deeply sympathetic.
She is not yet 30 years old, and at the time of her youth, she has already endured the pressure of life far beyond her peers.
In her early years, she and her husband entered the marriage hall and began a common life journey with great expectations.
However, fate did not favor the couple, and they welcomed the birth of five children one after another, and the family grew rapidly.
Today, the eldest child has reached the age of 10 and has entered the age of a thirsty teenager.
Unfortunately, the mother's husband is in prison for breaking the law and is unable to fulfill his responsibilities as a father.
Under such circumstances, she chose to divorce her husband and take on the burden of raising five children on her own.
The upheaval of her marriage made the young mother change from a wife to a single mother in an instant, and the change of roles undoubtedly added to her already heavy life pressure.
Fortunately, the assistance of her relatives was like a warm dawn that illuminated her difficult path.
With the help of relatives, the two elderly children were temporarily placed in foster care, where they received a more stable living environment and good care.
The remaining three young children – the eldest is four years old and the youngest is eight months old – are raised by her alone, and they depend on her every day.
In the face of the hardships of life, the mother knows that only self-reliance can hold up a piece of the sky for her children.
So, she found an opportunity to work at night.
In desperation, she was forced to resort to an almost brutal approach – locking her children in her home before going to work every day and preparing only one meal for them late at night after work.
This practice is undoubtedly an extreme test of maternal love and a serious violation of the children's rights and interests, but for her, it was the only way to survive that she could think of at that time.
Walking into this family, the sight before you is shocking.
The sanitary environment at home is extremely poor, messy debris is piled up, and the air is filled with pungent odors.
The children were stained and smelled sour, and had apparently not bathed and changed in days.
Dressed in shabby clothes, they seem to be silently telling of the hardships of life.
What is particularly heart-wrenching is that the youngest child has a severe rash and itching on his delicate skin due to the failure to change his diapers in time for a long time, and the cry of pain is heart-wrenching.
And whenever the neighbors were distressed and quietly brought food, the hungry children always rushed to the food, and even burst into tears because they were too eager, and the scene made people cry.
Social concerns: love surges, and the Women's Federation intervenes
This cruel reality spread rapidly through the Internet, arousing strong concern and deep sympathy from all walks of life.
When a restaurant owner learned of the situation, he personally came to the door and not only provided the children with hearty food, but also helped them wash off the dirt for many days and put on clean new clothes.
While respecting the mother's wishes, the neighbors also quietly delivered necessary supplies to the children while she was at work.
Driven by public opinion, the Chengmai County Women's Federation immediately launched an on-site investigation, confirmed that the situation was true, and quickly activated the rescue mechanism.
The staff of the Women's Federation said: "We attach great importance to this matter and have coordinated with relevant departments to strive to provide all-round support for this family as soon as possible. ”
Local response: emergency assistance, long-term planning
In the face of public concerns, the Fukuyama town government gave a positive response.
At present, the family has been included in the scope of the subsistence allowance, and according to local standards, a family of six can receive a subsistence allowance of about 3,000 yuan per month, and their basic life is guaranteed.
At the same time, in order to solve the problem of unattended children, the government has arranged for the three children to be placed in the nearest kindergarten for care, so as to ensure that they receive a good education and care in a safe and healthy environment.
More importantly, in order to fundamentally improve the mother's living conditions, so that she can work to support her family and take care of her children, the village has arranged flexible employment for her, eliminating the need for night shifts.
This initiative has undoubtedly created more opportunities for her to spend time with her children and improve the family environment, and is expected to gradually break the original vicious circle.
Conclusion: Care for the disadvantaged and build harmony together
With the help of countless well-wishers, the family is coming out of the predicament and welcoming a new life.
However, this is not the only case, and there are many marginalized families in need of urgent attention and assistance.
We call on all sectors of society to continue to pay attention to vulnerable groups, especially single-parent families, low-income families and other special groups, and jointly build a sound social assistance system to provide timely and effective assistance.
Every child should have the right to grow up healthily, and every mother should be understood and supported.
May our society be more full of love and care, so that every corner can be sprinkled with sunshine, and every suffering can find a way out.