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A Mother and also a Frontliner
I know Ms. D from before due to work. She is a mother who was born in the 80s and raising a 7-year-old boy. Just like many others, she did not pay much attention to politics before this social movement. on 9 June 2019, she participated in a march for the first time. She originally decided to go by herself, believing that her child is still too young to understand. “My son kept asking me where I was going, I gave him a simple explanation. He replied saying, ‘I also want to go and fight for my rights!’ In the end, we went together.”
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A Mother and also a Frontliner
I know Ms. D from before due to work. She is a mother who was born in the 80s and raising a 7-year-old boy. Just like many others, she did not pay much attention to politics before this social movement. on 9 June 2019, she participated in a march for the first time. She originally decided to go by herself, believing that her child is still too young to understand. “My son kept asking me where I was going, I gave him a simple explanation. He replied saying, ‘I also want to go and fight for my rights!’ In the end, we went together.”
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Ms. D hoped to be a “peaceful, non-violent protester” but she changed her mind one day in July 2019. Ms D and her son were planning to head home after having dinner in Prince Edward…
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Ms. D hoped to be a “peaceful, non-violent protester” but she changed her mind one day in July 2019. Ms D and her son were planning to head home after having dinner in Prince Edward…
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Ms. D hoped to be a “peaceful, non-violent protester” but she changed her mind one day in July 2019. Ms D and her son were planning to head home after having dinner in Prince Edward that day but a group of riot police suddenly charged towards them. “Mum, I am not scared of getting injured.” Ms. D could never have imagined her son telling her that he would like to stay and help those big brothers and sisters fighting at the front line, fighting for things that were ours to begin with.
At that point, Ms. D could not stop the tears from streaming down her face anymore. “Even a young child can differentiate what is right or wrong. What are we adults still waiting for?” she said.
On 21 July 2019, Ms. D felt she could not no longer bear it, so she started to walk closer and closer to the front, becoming one of the frontline fighters. After that, she experienced the clashes on 31 August in Prince Edward and on 1 October in Tsuen Wan, she could still remember what happened. “To be honest, I didn’t know what I could do at first and I only knew there is always something for everyone to do. For me, I have worked in every position – frontline fighter, supplies, ‘parent’, scout, first-aider… There is something to do long as you are willing to take a step forward,” Ms. D said.
Ms. D went alone every time and she would tell her child every time she went out. I asked how her son reacted at that time. She said the siege at Polytechnic University was the only time her son did not allow her to go. “During that period of time, my son was always worried that I would not return home. Actually, he would send me a message through WhatsApp every time I went out and say that he has cooked me dinner, waiting for me to get home. Even though the youngster understands why she would go out, he still worries and watches live broadcast whenever she is out.
As a mother, who would not be afraid of being arrested or getting hurt? What if something happens, the child will be left alone. “I have contingency plans. Just in case something happens to me, my friend will contact an organisation and they will arrange care for my son.” It is absolutely unimaginable that a mother has to sacrifice this much. I felt terrible after hearing her story but at time same time, I appreciate and respect both this mother and her son.
“I stand out there to protect my child’s future. For those who have kids, do you see their future? Please don’t wait till one day when we can’t come out anymore and regret that you didn’t fight for it before!” D said emphatically.
Mothers are always there to provide support whenever we feel weak or tired. Their love is gentle and dependable. However, mothers do not only play a supportive role in this social movement. Mothers can also stand at the very front, they can also be valiant fighters.
On Mother’s Day this year, may peace be with every comrade who is also a mother. They walk out to the front as they hope that the next generation will not have to live under the rule of such a government. Females, mothers have not been fragile in this movement. Because of their love, they are determined to continue in this fight.
Source: Wong Ji Yuet Facebook, https://m.facebook.com/105526877678603/posts/146615460236411/?d=n
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Ms. D hoped to be a “peaceful, non-violent protester” but she changed her mind one day in July 2019. Ms D and her son were planning to head home after having dinner in Prince Edward that day but a group of riot police suddenly charged towards them. “Mum, I am not scared of getting injured.” Ms. D could never have imagined her son telling her that he would like to stay and help those big brothers and sisters fighting at the front line, fighting for things that were ours to begin with.
At that point, Ms. D could not stop the tears from streaming down her face anymore. “Even a young child can differentiate what is right or wrong. What are we adults still waiting for?” she said.
On 21 July 2019, Ms. D felt she could not no longer bear it, so she started to walk closer and closer to the front, becoming one of the frontline fighters. After that, she experienced the clashes on 31 August in Prince Edward and on 1 October in Tsuen Wan, she could still remember what happened. “To be honest, I didn’t know what I could do at first and I only knew there is always something for everyone to do. For me, I have worked in every position – frontline fighter, supplies, ‘parent’, scout, first-aider… There is something to do long as you are willing to take a step forward,” Ms. D said.
Ms. D went alone every time and she would tell her child every time she went out. I asked how her son reacted at that time. She said the siege at Polytechnic University was the only time her son did not allow her to go. “During that period of time, my son was always worried that I would not return home. Actually, he would send me a message through WhatsApp every time I went out and say that he has cooked me dinner, waiting for me to get home. Even though the youngster understands why she would go out, he still worries and watches live broadcast whenever she is out.
As a mother, who would not be afraid of being arrested or getting hurt? What if something happens, the child will be left alone. “I have contingency plans. Just in case something happens to me, my friend will contact an organisation and they will arrange care for my son.” It is absolutely unimaginable that a mother has to sacrifice this much. I felt terrible after hearing her story but at time same time, I appreciate and respect both this mother and her son.
“I stand out there to protect my child’s future. For those who have kids, do you see their future? Please don’t wait till one day when we can’t come out anymore and regret that you didn’t fight for it before!” D said emphatically.
Mothers are always there to provide support whenever we feel weak or tired. Their love is gentle and dependable. However, mothers do not only play a supportive role in this social movement. Mothers can also stand at the very front, they can also be valiant fighters.
On Mother’s Day this year, may peace be with every comrade who is also a mother. They walk out to the front as they hope that the next generation will not have to live under the rule of such a government. Females, mothers have not been fragile in this movement. Because of their love, they are determined to continue in this fight.
Source: Wong Ji Yuet Facebook, https://m.facebook.com/105526877678603/posts/146615460236411/?d=n
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A Mother and also a Frontliner
I know Ms. D from before due to work. She is a mother who was born in the 80s and raising a 7-year-old boy. Just like many others, she did not pay much attention to politics before this social movement.…
A Mother and also a Frontliner
I know Ms. D from before due to work. She is a mother who was born in the 80s and raising a 7-year-old boy. Just like many others, she did not pay much attention to politics before this social movement.…
#Hongkongers Deliver Flowers to #Mothers of Jailed Pro-democracy Protestors
"#Wallfare", a support group for political prisoners launched by former legislator #BottleShiu, delivered flowers to 140 mothers of imprisoned protestors in Hong Kong.
The group said since last Friday, 22 volunteers have sent to the mothers flowers and presents, including fruit tea, stress-reliving essential oils and supermarket coupons.
Social workers were also stationed should any of them need emotional support or just a chat.
“We wish all mothers a happy mother’s day, except 'that one' Hongkongers hate the most.”
Source: Stand News #May9
https://bit.ly/3eBh50N
"#Wallfare", a support group for political prisoners launched by former legislator #BottleShiu, delivered flowers to 140 mothers of imprisoned protestors in Hong Kong.
The group said since last Friday, 22 volunteers have sent to the mothers flowers and presents, including fruit tea, stress-reliving essential oils and supermarket coupons.
Social workers were also stationed should any of them need emotional support or just a chat.
“We wish all mothers a happy mother’s day, except 'that one' Hongkongers hate the most.”
Source: Stand News #May9
https://bit.ly/3eBh50N
#Separation #Hongkongers
On #MothersDay, Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists, remanded or exiled, Pay Homage to Their Mothers
Usually on Mother’s Day, many families would go out and celebrate. However, some are less fortunate this year in Hong Kong.
On May 9, 2021, exiled former #Demosisto leader #NathanLaw posted a photo with his mother on Facebook. He said this festival reminds him of the many pro-democracy protestors who became separated from their families. “Only until justice is done can family warmth return.”
Nathan Law recalled, “no matter how busy I am, on Mother's Day, I can always let go of my work and sit before a dinner table with my family.”
He admitted he saw festivals as an excuse to step away from work, but this year he thought of all the protestors who were forced into leaving their own families due to political oppression.
“For everyone who is remanded, imprisoned, or exiled, there is always a mother at home waiting for their return, waiting for days, for months, for years.”
He hoped there can be a new meaning for Mother’s Day. “Please remember those behind bars and oceans apart.”
The facebook page of democrat #TakchiTam, who is remanded on National Security charges, also posted a video that was recorded earlier of him singing the song “Mother, I did no wrong.”
In the video, he said the festival also reminded him of all the young men and women exiled or imprisoned due to the movement. However, he believed when people are united in their pursuit of justice and truth, a new family will be forged.
[Editor's note: “Mother, I have done no wrong” is a song written in remembrance of the 1989 June Fourth Massacre in Beijing. The title is a reference to a famous banner raised by the pro-democracy students who went on hunger strike in Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
The lyrics sing:
“We want no one to define right or wrong.
We want no one to convict others at will."]
Source: Stand News #May9
https://www.thestandnews.com/society/a-%E4%B8%8D%E4%B8%80%E6%A8%A3%E7%9A%84%E6%AF%8D%E8%A6%AA%E7%AF%80-%E6%B5%81%E4%BA%A1%E7%BE%85%E5%86%A0%E8%81%B0%E4%B8%8A%E8%BC%89%E8%88%87%E6%AF%8D%E8%A6%AA%E5%90%88%E7%85%A7-%E5%85%AC%E7%BE%A9%E5%BD%B0%E9%A1%AF%E6%89%8D%E5%8F%AF%E6%9C%89%E5%AE%B6%E5%BA%AD%E6%BA%AB%E6%9A%96-%E5%BF%AB%E5%BF%85%E8%87%AA%E5%BD%88%E8%87%AA%E5%94%B1-%E5%AA%BD%E5%AA%BD%E6%88%91%E6%B2%92%E6%9C%89%E9%81%8E%E9%8C%AF/
#JuneFourth #Mothers #Exile #PoliticalSuppression #PoliticalPrisoners
On #MothersDay, Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists, remanded or exiled, Pay Homage to Their Mothers
Usually on Mother’s Day, many families would go out and celebrate. However, some are less fortunate this year in Hong Kong.
On May 9, 2021, exiled former #Demosisto leader #NathanLaw posted a photo with his mother on Facebook. He said this festival reminds him of the many pro-democracy protestors who became separated from their families. “Only until justice is done can family warmth return.”
Nathan Law recalled, “no matter how busy I am, on Mother's Day, I can always let go of my work and sit before a dinner table with my family.”
He admitted he saw festivals as an excuse to step away from work, but this year he thought of all the protestors who were forced into leaving their own families due to political oppression.
“For everyone who is remanded, imprisoned, or exiled, there is always a mother at home waiting for their return, waiting for days, for months, for years.”
He hoped there can be a new meaning for Mother’s Day. “Please remember those behind bars and oceans apart.”
The facebook page of democrat #TakchiTam, who is remanded on National Security charges, also posted a video that was recorded earlier of him singing the song “Mother, I did no wrong.”
In the video, he said the festival also reminded him of all the young men and women exiled or imprisoned due to the movement. However, he believed when people are united in their pursuit of justice and truth, a new family will be forged.
[Editor's note: “Mother, I have done no wrong” is a song written in remembrance of the 1989 June Fourth Massacre in Beijing. The title is a reference to a famous banner raised by the pro-democracy students who went on hunger strike in Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
The lyrics sing:
“We want no one to define right or wrong.
We want no one to convict others at will."]
Source: Stand News #May9
https://www.thestandnews.com/society/a-%E4%B8%8D%E4%B8%80%E6%A8%A3%E7%9A%84%E6%AF%8D%E8%A6%AA%E7%AF%80-%E6%B5%81%E4%BA%A1%E7%BE%85%E5%86%A0%E8%81%B0%E4%B8%8A%E8%BC%89%E8%88%87%E6%AF%8D%E8%A6%AA%E5%90%88%E7%85%A7-%E5%85%AC%E7%BE%A9%E5%BD%B0%E9%A1%AF%E6%89%8D%E5%8F%AF%E6%9C%89%E5%AE%B6%E5%BA%AD%E6%BA%AB%E6%9A%96-%E5%BF%AB%E5%BF%85%E8%87%AA%E5%BD%88%E8%87%AA%E5%94%B1-%E5%AA%BD%E5%AA%BD%E6%88%91%E6%B2%92%E6%9C%89%E9%81%8E%E9%8C%AF/
#JuneFourth #Mothers #Exile #PoliticalSuppression #PoliticalPrisoners
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