Tiny baby Anni had always clung close to her mom, Anna, relying on her warmth and milk for comfort. Her days were filled with soft cuddles, gentle grooming, and the sweet bond only a mother and baby can share.
But lately, Anna had started to change.
Today, when Anni reached for her usual comfort—nuzzling close, ready to nurse—Anna gently pushed her away. Confused, Anni tried again, only to be turned down once more. Her mom wasn’t angry… just distant. But to a baby, that quiet refusal was louder than a scream.
Anni sat on the ground, her tiny hands trembling, her eyes wide and wet with sadness. She didn’t understand why the love she felt through nursing was suddenly being taken away. Her lips quivered as she let out a soft, heartbreaking cry—a sound full of confusion and longing.
Mom Anna stayed nearby but didn’t return the closeness. She was weaning her baby, a natural but painful step in their journey. Yet for little Anni, it felt like the end of her world.
Caretakers saw her distress and gently picked her up, offering a bottle of warm milk. She accepted it slowly, her eyes still locked on her mother. Even while drinking, her expression stayed heavy with sadness, as though she missed not just the milk, but the bond it represented.
