How long has it been since your son hasn’t spoken to you? I inquired of my neighbor… My heart clenched at that very moment. My last encounter with him was six years ago. He originally phoned me at least once after leaving with his wife but subsequently dropped all communication with me. I once bought a cake for his birthday and went to see him, and… » she lowered her sight and burst into tears.

What happens next? The door was opened by the daughter-in-law, who stated that I was not welcome in their home. My son didn’t say anything to her; instead, he turned aside and looked at me as if I were responsible for something. I then left, following my eyes wherever they took me. That was the last time I could claim to have seen him. Why didn’t he call you right away? It was difficult for me to accept what I was hearing.

I phoned him once when I decided to sell my three-ruble ticket and replace it with a lesser one. It’s obvious that I gave him some of my son’s money. He came to sign the documents and took the money, and I never heard from him again. Do you suffer from loneliness or have you accepted solitude? I inquired of the elderly lady. I’m fantastic! I was quite young when I found myself alone with my son in my arms after my spouse departed for another woman.

I raised my son entirely on my own. My son was raised in love and care. He then stated that he intended to rent a place for himself. I loved it at first because I assumed my son had matured and began to consider his own living situation. But it was something else entirely, or rather his girlfriend. She was the one who insisted on renting their own house so that no one interfered with their delight. Then she became pregnant…

Are you saying this so casually? Aren’t you hurt that your son abandoned you in your elderly age? I was taken aback.• Yes, I’m accustomed to it. I enjoy living in a new structure. I have enough money to cover all of my expenses. Every morning, I get up, put on the kettle, and head outside to enjoy tea on the balcony. In those moments, I enjoy watching the city awaken. I used to fantasize about getting enough sleep because I had to work two shifts.

I had hoped to grow old surrounded by people I cared about, but it appears that I was fated to be alone. Why don’t you buy yourself a pet? It’s still more fun to do it jointly. You know, sweetie, cats also abandon their owners from time to time, and I can leave the dog since I don’t know if I’ll wake up the next morning or not. I can’t stand up to someone I can’t protect. That was the only time I did something stupid like that.

The woman boasted with her last strength and tried to remain cheerful, but she couldn’t take it any longer and fell into tears… Never abandon your parents, and children! You are a part of them, and if they aren’t there, you aren’t either!