Living alone in a quiet village, 81-year-old Marie increasingly experiences the loneliness that permeates her daily life.
Her four children, now adults with families of their own, hold a special place in her heart, but contact with them is scarce.
“My kids only call when they need something,” she says softly, visibly touched by the growing distance between them.
Marie has dedicated her life to her family, always ready to mend clothes or care for her grandchildren.
Her home was once filled with children’s laughter and the smell of freshly baked cookies, but now it’s quiet.
While understanding that her children have busy lives, she misses the spontaneous conversations and sharing of memories.
1. Marie houdt haar gevoelens van eenzaamheid weg van haar kinderen.
2. Ze mist de spontane conversaties en het delen van herinneringen.
3. Het doet pijn dat telefoontjes meestal enkel komen wanneer haar hulp nodig is.
4. Gesprekken verlopen gehaast wanneer zij zelf belt…
5. Het is hartverscheurend…