Brazilian Fernanda Arruda, resident in Liberia, West Africa, shared her personal drama in an interview with CNN Brasil this Saturday (28). A mother of teenagers currently living in Lebanon, she expressed deep concern for her children’s safety amid the intensifying conflict in the region.
Fernanda described an overwhelming feeling of helplessness in the face of the situation. “It’s very difficult, right? I’m far away here, I spend all day on the phone to find out where the bomb is falling, what the alternative is to get the family out of Lebanon”, reported the distressed mother.
Desperate search for information
The geographical distance amplifies Fernanda’s anxiety, who remains constantly connected, seeking updates on the situation in Lebanon. She mentioned being part of a group of Brazilian mothers who exchange information, demonstrating a network of mutual support in times of crisis.
“It’s praying and praying that we, that this will all end and that we find an alternative to make the family leave, because it’s despair, it’s despair and that feeling of impotence. It’s very difficult, it’s very difficult”, said Fernanda, reflecting the emotional weight of the situation.
The situation experienced by Fernanda Arruda and her children highlights the challenges faced by families separated in contexts of international conflict. The case also highlights the global ramifications of regional crises, affecting lives far beyond the borders of the countries directly involved.
Check out the full interview:
This content was originally published in “Sentimento de impotência”, reports mother of children living in Lebanon on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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