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I just feel like I need to let my feelings out when I heard the news weeks ago. I am sure that some of you have watched it on the news or in KMJS. Yes, I am pertaining to the mother who sold her baby.

This might be not new and there have been incidents reported like this but I just want to spread awareness for other people and for other parents to be careful who they leave their child with.

I totally understand that life is hard and raising a child is hard in all aspects. Physically, emotionally, mentally and financially. There are also a lot of ways to get by life. People or families who are financially challenged tend to have 2 or more jobs just to sustain their source of living. Some even cut off expenses that may benefit the in the future like education, just so they can save money for food. Other people borrow money from any loan companies just to open up a business that soon may grow and help them financially.

Diskarte. Resourcefulness. That's how people get by specially in this time of pandemic. Did you notice? Online selling is now a convenient way to put up a business. Less cost and effort for both buyers and sellers. It's definitly a win win situation. Just open up or post on any platform and look for prospective costumers.

However, online selling is not always good. Products such as material things, skin care products, hair products, office supplies, services but can you believe that in some platform, some people formed a group of selling babies online.

Yes, I know. WuhtTheShiz! What I can't even believe is that there are other people, parents, who also put up their child, their babies for sale. Human trafficking yes, such a sad thing to say.

Let's check this story featured in KMJS a few weeks ago....

It really breaks my heart to hear news like this. I can't stomach how other mothers can do such thing. You can't blame me for being upset for what she did, I would understand if she sold things so that she can pay her debt. One thing that annoys me is she sold her baby for a nonsense reason, for a debt for losing online sabong, for gambling reasons. She even secretly sold her baby, her husband doesn't know. She told her husband that the baby was with her parents (grandparents) and the father only found out a few days after.

They featured this story for 3 weeks. They were asking assistance so that they can get their baby back. KMJS for sure will be glad to help and recover the baby but one thing is for sure, the mother will be receiving a case for human trafficking.

What happened?

According to the mother, she cannot think of anyway to pay back her debt. They don't have any appliances or investments for her to sell to earn money. However, she saw a group on facebook that they are looking for a baby for sale. She joined the group and contacted by a person who offered 20k for the baby. The mother sent pictures of the baby and haggled her way up. They ended up having a deal for 45,000 pesos then set up a place and time for selling.

The mother stated on the interview that as soon as she got the money and seated on the taxi, she wanted to get her child back but the buyer blocked her on messenger and no way of contacting the buyer. She went home. Her husband asked where the baby is and she said that the baby was with her parents, she made up an excuse out of fear that her husband will be mad.

*THE HECK! Of course he'll be mad*

Anyway, when she got home she got a brand new phone and kept the remaing money because she wanted to have the baby back.

When KMJS assisted them on their case to get the baby back, they immediately consulted a legal professional and told the mother that they will help but she may go to prison for what she did. She agreed as long as they can get the baby back and she regrets what she did.

The first time they attempted to get a contact to a person who knows where the child is, failed. The person didn't show up.

Weeks of searching and on the third week of featuring this story on KMJS, they managed to get the child back. This time it was only the father of the child who met up and talked to a contact person who may help them. They recovered the baby from a Nigerian national and was about to sell the baby overseas too. The police arrested the Nigerians and took the baby to DSWD. Yes, the gov't took over their child. No wonder, because of what the mother did.

DSWD will take care of the child first before they fully hand her over to the parent, oh the father. I think they also need to do an assessment or test to see if the baby has any signs of abuse or trauma? Maybe physically or in any way possible.

By the way when the mother visited the DSWD branch where their baby is, they didn't let her in. They didn't allow her to see the baby, even if she brought supplies, they didn't let her in. They only allowed the father to see the baby.

Now, the mother is ready for the case that will be filed against her.

I can't imagine how confused the baby was. From around 7 months, babies start to notice and recognize people. I can't imagine how this baby felt seeing different unknown faces carrying her. I can't imagine how she cried longing for the smell, hug and touch of her family.

I felt bad and my heart was literally breaking watching the news. For sure, everybody's thankful enough to get the baby back but who knows what kind of trauma will be stuck to the baby. She can't say a single word to describe or tell what happened.

Must watch

Human trafficking exists in black market. Children, babies missing or kidnapped are not new either. There's also a scheme that people should be aware of. A scheme that blinds the people who were badly in of money.

I am sharing this Indie move, Pamilya Ordinaryo for you to watch. Trailer's here so you can take a look.

I am not sure if it is still available on Netflix but I watched it there.

This is about two young parents living in the slums of... char!

This is about teenage parents who didn't have a home to settle with, no job, no way to support their family, their baby. The father of the child was a thief. One day, they got schemed and fooled that someone will help them but kidnapped their baby instead.

My feelings were just over the top when I heard the story in KMJS. I don't want to judge but that was just plain sad and horrible thing to do for a baby.

Thoughts?

Having a good time is fun as long as you are being responsible to your body.

Having a kid and a family is a different responsibility.

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