My name is Lee so-young and I am 58 years old. That night 25 years ago, I made a decision that would change my life. At that time, my husband was hospitalized with a serious illness and the doctor told me that he did not have much to live, and that he had 6 young children to take care of. I was penniless, had no job, had no financial resources and family support, and I felt helpless and hopeless.
In that difficult time, I made a painful decision – I chose to leave my children behind and find someone who could provide them with a better life. I know it's a cruel decision, but I think it's for the sake of the children's future. I held back my tears and left the house in silence in the night.
After leaving, I was left alone with guilt and pain. I am not a ruthless mother, but I made this choice out of helplessness and love for my children. But for all this time, I have been silently praying for them to live a happy and stable life.
Twenty-five years have passed, and when I have lost the opportunity to spend time with my children, fate is playing a joke on me. Recently, I received a letter from my eldest son. He told me that he and his siblings had grown up and were doing well. And, after learning of my condition, they were willing to take me home and take care of me through my old age.
When I read the children's letters, I felt remorse and guilt. I am well aware of the mistakes I have made, but I am immensely grateful for the tolerance and love that my children have given me. So, I resolutely returned to them.
The moment I got home, I saw that the children had grown up and had their own families and businesses. Instead of resenting me, they accepted me back and helped me readjust to family life. Even though we missed out on too much time, the joy of our reunion overflowed my heart.
Today, I am by my children's side and do my best to make up for my regrets. I know that I can't erase 25 years of separation, but I will use the rest of my time to do my best to give them the warmest love and care. This home, after all, belongs to each of us.
This story tells us that no matter how many twists and turns and difficulties there are in life, love and tolerance can dissolve all barriers and pains. The blood connection between mother and son is inseparable, and the children's understanding and forgiveness of a difficult choice has fulfilled the happiness of the family.
I hope that our story will provoke more people to think about family, responsibility, and love. No matter what kind of difficulties occur, we should stick to our responsibilities and care for our families, understand each other's choices with our hearts, and give warmth and support. Because it is only in an environment of tolerance and love that we can find true happiness.
The end of the story should be written in the scene where the protagonist returns to the family, expressing her joy and happiness of reuniting with her children in her later years. At the same time, it emphasizes the power of love and tolerance, as well as the inseparable bonds between family members.