John Lahutsky
Auteur van Het weeskind hoe een Russisch jongetje een tweede kans kreeg in het Westen
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I never gave much thought to Russia's orphanage, adoption and foster care systems. I would think Russia as a civilized country would have satisfactory, if not great, programs in place with competent professionals managing, and caring for the children.
That was definitely not the case in the 90's, or the first decade of the 21st Century, when John Lahutsky was growing up in the system. The treatment he and his fellow orphans received is the stuff of nightmares; poor nutrition, lack of health care, negligent, if not cruel care, little to no hygiene, virtually no exercise, stimulation, play, education or love. Many of these children suffered horribly and died slowly and unnecessarily.
Because John was verbal, sweet and bright, he managed to survive and get the attention of volunteers. And then the excruciatingly slow bureaucratic process of helping him beat the system began.
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