When I was small my mother brought me to the orphanage in Tulchyn because she was unable to care for me. I suffer from neuromuscular and psychological delays. I follow instructions, but need special help if I am to reach my fullest potential. With the vitamins and food I received at the orphanage, I quickly showed improvement. It wasn't long before I was walking around and playing games with other children. In 2005 my mother decided to terminate her parental rights so I would be available for adoption, but when she did not appear for the hearing, the court was unable to complete the process. My grandmother came to the orphanage and now I live with her.