My daughter is in distress: tears and searching for life’s purpose
I am a mother of two children—a son and a daughter. For many years now, I’ve been a widow. My husband was able to see the birth of our grandchildren, but sadly, he passed away before our children decided to get married.
In our family, we have always respected traditions. We believed that if two people love each other and want to be together, then a formal marriage—whether civil or religious—is essential.
However, my children had different views. Each time I tried to persuade them to make their relationships official, they just laughed, calling my views outdated. They assured me that their love did not need stamps and ceremonies, claiming that a marriage certificate wouldn’t change their feelings.
Unfortunately, life confirmed my fears in the harshest way.
One early morning, I heard a knock on the door. My daughter, Emily, stood there with a suitcase in one hand and her three-year-old daughter in the other. A baby slept in a stroller beside her. Her eyes were filled with tears.
— Mum, can we stay with you for a bit? Alex has sent us away… He’s with someone else now… — her voice trembled.
I was shocked. How could he act this way? Emily had given him two wonderful children! I wanted to confront him immediately and demand an explanation. But seeing my daughter’s state, I hugged her, kissed her, and decided not to bring up the matter at that moment.
Emily graduated from the College of Education but never started working. Her partner, Alex, insisted she stay home:
— I don’t need your money. I want to come home to a comfortable house, eat homemade meals, and wear clean shirts. I’ll support our family myself.
I decided to call Alex. I asked him about the family and the future. He calmly responded:
— My heart now belongs to someone else. I will support the children, but Emily is my past.
Since then, he sends us a small amount each month. My pension barely covers all of us. Emily is in depression, constantly crying, and sees no future.
Now she understands how important it was to formalize the relationship. Marriage is not just a symbol of love but also protection, especially for women.
I urge all parents: convince your children of the importance of marriage. This trend of living together without commitments can lead to tragedies. Family should be based on traditions and laws. Only this way can we protect our children and grandchildren from such hardships.
