The sad​ truth‌ is that some parents ignore and ‍leave their children instead of caring for them.

This story from southwest France is a heartbreaking example of‌ what a mother should never be.

For two ​long years, a nine-year-old boy had to take care of himself ​after his mother ran away from the ⁣apartment they shared. Despite all the difficulties he faced⁢ alone, he showed amazing cleverness and willpower.

After living by himself for several months, some ‍neighbors started ⁤to wonder if the⁤ boy was really on his own. They couldn’t be sure because he always looked well-dressed and did great in school. That’s why neither his teachers nor classmates raised any alarms.

But at home? He had to deal​ with tough times. He‍ lived without electricity⁢ or hot water and⁢ mostly ‌ate canned food along with tomatoes and other veggies he picked from nearby ‌gardens or received from⁢ kind ⁣neighbors.

Ironically enough, his mother lived just 5 km away in another town but hardly ever checked on him⁣ or helped him out. The‍ role of the boy’s‌ father‍ was unclear; it seemed like he wasn’t around at all.

It took⁤ nearly two years before​ one neighbor finally told authorities⁣ about this abandoned child.

The full story came out during court hearings when phone records showed how absent the⁣ mother was in her son’s life. Even though she denied it all, neighbors confirmed that she left him alone.

The court found⁤ her guilty of neglecting her child and abandoning him; she got an 18-month prison sentence while the boy went into foster care.

While in foster ​care? ⁢His mom only visited once! As he got‍ closer ⁤to being a teenager, he decided it was best to cut ties with her completely.

It’s truly impressive how this young boy managed not only to survive but also excel as a student without any family support around him! His strength & determination ⁣are simply⁤ remarkable!

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