In episode 20 of the program "What I want to say", MC Oc Thanh Van and psychologist Bui Hong Quan were surprised when they opened Ruby Thien Kim's secret box. Inside there was only a bottle of cough medicine and a handwritten letter decorated with a heart.
A small gift but containing a great worry of the little girl for her mother - Ms. Ngoc Truc. Baby Thien Kim said that her mother often overworks, has a prolonged cough but still refuses to go to the doctor. Although her maternal grandparents repeatedly reminded her, she still prioritizes work and takes care of her child more than herself.
I just hope mom will work less to be healthier," the little girl said with a choked voice.
The story of the two mothers and daughters quickly brought tears to the audience when Ms. Ngoc Truc shared about her journey of being a single mother with many hardships. After the marriage tragedy, she had to send her child to her maternal grandparents to take care of since she was only 4 months old to go to Ho Chi Minh City to work. For 7 years, the two mothers and daughters could only meet on holidays, Tet or short holidays.
It was not until Thien Kim entered 1st grade that she had enough conditions to bring her child to live with her. It was that time of separation that made her always try to compensate for her child by accompanying her in her studies and extracurricular activities.
What surprised many people was the understanding of the 9-year-old girl. Despite missing her mother for most of her childhood, Thien Kim always showed sympathy and maturity beyond her age.
A moment that attracted attention in the program was when the little girl innocently shared that her mother had discovered her lying because she didn't finish eating buns at school. When asked why her mother knew, Thien Kim replied: "Because my mother was also a child.
The innocent but delicate answer made the whole studio burst into laughter mixed with emotion.
Besides, Thien Kim also honestly admits that her mother is quite strict and sometimes a bit "fierce". However, she understands that it is her mother's way of expressing love and wishing her child to grow up better.
Listening to the story, psychologist Dr. Bui Hong Quan said that the pressure of single mothers sometimes makes them unintentionally place too many expectations on their children. He emphasized that children need to live true to their childhood, in innocence and gentleness from their own families.
Closing the program, the image of a little girl holding a bottle of cough medicine for her mother made many viewers speechless. Because sometimes, what children want most is not material things, but only parents knowing how to love and take care of themselves.
