A Mother's Long Wait for Her Lost Son
Chrissie Tully, a 93-year-old woman from Ireland, still holds onto the hope of reuniting with the son she was forced to give up 76 years ago.
At the age of 93, Chrissie Tully remains a poignant figure in Loughrea, Ireland, quietly managing her simple life while enduring a heart-wrenching wait for the son she gave birth to over seven decades ago. In 1949, after a brief romance, Chrissie became pregnant and was subsequently sent to St. Mary’s Mother and Baby Home, a place notorious for shaming unwed mothers. Disowned by her family and ostracized by her community, she gave birth in secrecy and has long mourned the loss of her child. The lingering impact of such institutions continues to touch many lives, with ongoing discussions about reparations for the mothers and children affected. Today, Chrissie clings to the hope of one day being reunited with the son she never got to hold, longing for a resolution to her decades of pain.
Chrissie Tully, a 93-year-old woman from Ireland, still holds onto the hope of reuniting with the son she was forced to give up 76 years ago.
At the age of 93, Chrissie Tully remains a poignant figure in Loughrea, Ireland, quietly managing her simple life while enduring a heart-wrenching wait for the son she gave birth to over seven decades ago. In 1949, after a brief romance, Chrissie became pregnant and was subsequently sent to St. Mary’s Mother and Baby Home, a place notorious for shaming unwed mothers. Disowned by her family and ostracized by her community, she gave birth in secrecy and has long mourned the loss of her child. The lingering impact of such institutions continues to touch many lives, with ongoing discussions about reparations for the mothers and children affected. Today, Chrissie clings to the hope of one day being reunited with the son she never got to hold, longing for a resolution to her decades of pain.
