I hadn’t heard from my stepdaughter, Hyacinth, in a long time, so when she invited me to dinner, I hoped it was a chance to reconnect. But nothing could prepare me for what came next.
Elena Udrea met her daughter, Eva Maria, in a completely unusual setting for her – at the Ghighiu Monastery.
Adrian Alexandrov, Elena Udrea’s partner, revealed details about this emotional meeting and how Eva Maria is growing up in the absence of her mother.
Adrian Alexandrov shed light on the rumors that Elena Udrea would have benefited from a special permit . Contrary to these speculations, the reunion was due to an event organized by the penitentiary in collaboration with social assistance. At this event, several mothers in detention had the opportunity to reunite with their children.
“It was an event organized by those from the penitentiary, probably in collaboration with those from social assistance. There were several mothers with their children”, said Alexandrov.
When it comes to the emotions felt during this event, Alexandrov confessed that Eva Maria was pleasantly surprised to see her mother in a different context than their usual encounters in prison.
Eva Maria: The child who understands the complexity of the situation
Although she is still a child, Eva Maria matures quickly and understands better and better the difficult situation in which her mother finds herself. Awareness came gradually, and her questions about her mother’s absence became more and more frequent and direct.
“Already after six years, children think they understand quite well what is happening and why their parents don’t come home. (…) I think that she also started to understand that something is happening, that it is not normal and that they always see each other in the same place”, said Alexandrov.
In another discussion with Alexandrov, Eva Maria expressed her desire for her mother to be present for her birthday, showing maturity and compassion for her mother’s situation. Her response when Alexandrov brought up the possibility of her mother not being able to come to the birthday party reflects her adaptability and understanding: “Let’s go, dad, it’s no problem, maybe we can go to her place and eat cake.”
The meeting between Elena Udrea and her daughter brought not only joy, but also hope and a perspective on the realities faced by the families of those in detention. This experience highlights the importance of support and understanding for those struggling with separation from loved ones.
I hadn’t heard from my stepdaughter, Hyacinth, in a long time, so when she invited me to dinner, I hoped it was a chance to reconnect. But nothing could prepare me for what came next.
