Single mothers

Suddenly I just feel like noting this piece of thought before going to bed tonight. This afternoon I met a single young mother to-be. We had quite a chat. I am slowly thinking that maybe I am quite interested in counseling. Not that I have patience, but the feeling of gaining people's trust and alleviating their sufferings can be so ?satisfying (that's not really the word to describe) ...?noble/humane (just put your own words here,ahaha)

So, she cried in front of me, a few times. She hardly could finish her sentence but I let her do it on her own pace despite my busy schedule. Sometimes, life can be difficult. Sometimes, the result was not really expected. But past being past. She might not be a good girl but what had fallen on to her, she had to deal with the consequences by herself. At such a young age, I doubted if she understands the implications.

But I was there, listening attentively. At one point, I asked her stop crying and look into my eyes. By that, she started to concentrate telling me and not wandering away. I told myself, I cannot be judgmental. If I would, then I shouldn't be listening, or even entertain her. But I chose to learn from her and share her feelings. The thing I am so concern about single mothers is that whatever the decisions the young adults have made gives a big implications towards the unborn.

The unborn are innocent. And if the mothers choose to keep them, then they should be able to plan by now how to raise the kids in future. But many young mothers are frequently hit by stigmas in the society. Some even hid their kids in order to avoid discrimination and hoping to get a job. Some are disowned by the families. I just don't think the GXX is doing enough for these mothers. We need more than money to build their life. We have so many single mothers went unnoticed everyday.

Before Anna left, I told her, even if the whole world disown her, at least she has a friend here listening to her. And also I am so glad to have a capable friend who is a mother figure and willingly accept the challenge to share with me the experience of making friends with all these young mothers.

Ok, and I am supposed to be in bed now. Until then, dream on...