My first child died, I wanted to disappear: Mila (29) went through violence and losses, and in the end achieved a MIRACLE

"My first child died from aspirating milk into his lungs. He fought for six months. It left me with serious psychological consequences. I wanted to disappear," Mila Petrović began her confession to Telegraf.rs.

My first child died, I wanted to disappear: Mila (29) went through violence and losses, and in the end achieved a MIRACLE

TL;DR

  • Mila Petrović, diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child, endured significant physical and emotional challenges, including hospitalizations, bullying, and witnessing domestic abuse.
  • She found pivotal support from her Serbian language teacher, Sanja, and a doctor named Dušan, who inspired her to pursue social work.
  • After marrying and having two sons, Dušan and Vukan, Mila experienced the profound grief of losing her firstborn, Dušan, at six months old.
  • The loss led to the dissolution of her marriage, but Mila pursued higher education and secured a job as a social worker, determined to provide for her son Vukan.
  • Despite facing employment discrimination due to her disability, Mila eventually found fulfilling work in a nursing home, where she supports others, and is pursuing her driver's license.