A woman’s emotional homecoming turned into an unexpected and heartbreaking encounter as her own son failed to recognize her after 3 years of separation.

The heart-rending incident unfolded in a video that has since gone viral, sparking a wave of emotional reactions across social media platforms.

The video, which quickly gained traction after being shared on TikTok, showcases the emotionally charged moment when a mother returned home after an absence of three years.

Hopes for a joyous reunion were dashed when her own son, unable to recognize her, shied away from her attempt to embrace him.

With tears in her eyes and an expression of disbelief on her face, the mother can be seen in the video reaching out to hug her son.

However, the boy’s initial hesitance quickly escalated into him freeing himself from her embrace. This deeply emotional moment visibly hurt the woman, leaving her sitting on the ground in a state of bewilderment.

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As the scene unfolded, the boy retreated from his mother’s presence, seeking solace behind a young man who was also present at the scene.

The mother, heartbroken by the lack of recognition from her own child, clung to a parcel in her hand, her face a mix of sorrow and confusion.

The emotional footage has struck a chord with viewers around the world, sparking an outpouring of sympathy and empathy on social media.

Netizens Reactions…

@ashaivy said; “Am sacred of that moment banagee sorry dear he is ur son just give it Time. as u show him much love.”

@user3587960919390phiphi said; “Ooooh God. …..this is too painful but no one like it to leave our young children behind.”

@wamboi said; “My second born gonna be like this she doesn’t want to talk to me that she doesn’t know me.”

@musog said; “Eeeeeeeh this is the way my princess rahuma she will be with me l left her when shes 9 month ohh.”

@user4095631115633 said; “Those who lost their kids before going back home, let’s gather n we pray for their , (his or her) soul to continue resting in peace.”

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