At around 20 to 30 years, many young adults are just beginning to find their footing in life. Some are fresh graduates embarking on their first careers. Others are saving for a home, pursuing higher education or planning for marriage.
But a
recent viral video on X paints a different reality. In the clip, a young woman
is seen sitting along a public walkway with a baby in her arms, selling small
items to earn a living. When approached by a concerned passer-by, she is
asked about her age. Her answer is just 23. What comes next is even more
heartbreaking. She reveals that she already has three children. At an age when many are still
trying to establish their own lives, she is already struggling to provide for
three young children. Netizens who watched the video were equally touched by it.
Source: Wiki Impact
At just 23, this young mother has become the face of a struggle shared by many whose stories never make it onto social media. Her plight should not merely leave viewers feeling sorry for her. Instead, it should remind others that compassion is most meaningful when it is matched by understanding.
Note also that the measure of a caring society lies not in how loudly it reacts to viral videos, but in how quietly it supports those who are struggling long after the cameras are gone.
There are many others who suffer from mental issues, homelessness, drug dependence, insufficient income or wealth. We may not be able to solve all their problems. But surely Madani can devise a scheme for NGOs, voluntary organisations, churches and others to help directly in the areas they operate? It requires leadership and coordination. Otherwise, we must take on the responsibility to discern and contribute to the needs of the less fortunate without the government (of compassion)!
Reference:
When poverty meets
pregnancy, expect a tale of hardship and a stark lesson in family planning, CS
Ming, Focus Malaysia, 29 July 2026
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