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“Find My Missing Son”: The Tragic Story of Mothers of the Missing

Published March 22, 2026, 14:23
“Find My Missing Son”: The Tragic Story of Mothers of the Missing

Sevgul Uludag's story describes the pain and anguish of mothers who have lost their children and do not know their fate. Through the narrative of Dr. Dervish Ozer, the daily life of a mother waiting for her missing son is presented, keeping her hope alive. The mother knits sweaters for her son, trying them on her older son, as if it were him. She keeps the sweaters as precious heirlooms, fearing that the smell of her son will be lost. The story highlights the unbearable mental anguish and despair of mothers searching for their children, as well as the need for justice and a solution to the problem of the missing.