At 9:00 p.m. on November 29, 2004, Tu Du Hospital received Pham Thu Dung, a pregnant woman showing signs of giving birth. After delivery, Dung, facing financial difficulties, decided not to look at her newborn’s face. Just two days later, she escaped from the hospital, leaving behind an unpaid fee of 480,000 VND.
Days after birth, Dung’s son, Pham Quang Sang, was taken to the Tam Binh Orphanage Center. Dung’s life revolved around a thread of hardship linked to drug abuse. Engaged in physical altercations for money, Dung’s friends succumbed to drug overdoses and HIV.
In 2004, Pham Quang Sang’s biological father, a leader of Dung’s group, prompted her to quit her lifestyle. Unaware of her pregnancy, Dung decided to keep the child, naming him Pham Quang Sang. Struggling with her decision, she left him at the hospital, not intending to return.
In 2007, foreign journalists visited Dung’s house, reporting her story of reuniting with her child. However, Dung remained indifferent, revealing that she did not care about the media coverage. She learned about Pax Thien (formerly Pham Quang Sang) later, realizing the truth from her parents.
Despite false articles about her, Dung never intended to seek money or harm her child’s happiness. She emphasized that meeting Angelina Jolie, who adopted Pax Thien, would not have led her to demand money. Dung acknowledged her own shortcomings as a mother and expressed gratitude to Jolie for providing a better life for her son.
Reflecting on her challenging life, Dung believes that her son’s happiness serves as compensation for her struggles. She holds respect for Jolie, dismissing claims that Jolie adopted for fame and asserting that it was driven by her compassionate heart. Dung considers herself an irresponsible mother but appreciates Jolie for everything.
This story unveils a complex narrative of hardship, choices, and the pursuit of a better life for a child born into challenging circumstances.
