A Mother’s Second Chance at Love, Made Possible by Her Son

A son married off his mother after 18 years of raising him. The narrative is not only uplifting but also inspirational. Pakistan is predominantly a patriarchal nation that values males over women in terms of love and intimacy. It is usual to hear about an 80-year-old guy marrying for the third time, yet the marriage of a widow or divorced woman is seen negatively. Abdul Ahad did something extraordinary when he thought about his dear mother.

Abdul Ahad told his story on social media. He explained that his mother had been there for them for 18 years and that he now wanted her to have her own life. He opted to support her, and his mother has since married again.

He also thanked everyone for demonstrating love to their families by sharing this news, however he was hesitant about the reaction: