This article from Deutsche Welle (DW) depicts the situation that many mothers in Eastern Europe face as they leave their children behind to find work abroad and support their family financially. Their children, meanwhile, have to take care of themselves, and the mothers struggle with guilt and depression. The article highlights the stories of two mothers and focuses on their children's perceptions and opinions regarding their mothers’ decisions. "Making the decision was very difficult," says one of the mothers interviewed, "But there wasn’t an alternative. I hope my absence hasn’t traumatized my children because I did it for them."
