In a story that has touched the hearts of many, a man named Petro, who has spent years in Athens with no memory of his past, may finally have found his biological family. Known as Petros Koutsoukis in Greece, Petro caught the attention of Greek media when he revealed that he had lost his memory and couldn't recall who he was or where he came from.
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| The moment when the son meets his mother after 20 years in Athens |
Initially, authorities assumed he was a Greek citizen, but as the search for his identity continued, witnesses who had worked with him came forward with information suggesting that Petro was actually Albanian. It was said that he had come to Greece over 20 years ago, but the details of his life before then remained a mystery.
Then, something incredible happened: an elderly Albanian woman arrived in Athens, believed to be Petro's mother. She brought with her a DNA sample to present to Greek authorities, hoping to confirm if Petro was indeed her long-lost son.
In an emotional video shared by Greek media, the elderly woman can be seen embracing Petro, kissing him as she declares that she recognized him instantly. Despite the years that had passed, the bond between mother and son was clear.
According to Petro's own testimony, he suffers from autobiographical amnesia, which means he has no recollection of his childhood. He only remembers fleeting flashes of moments, leaving him unable to recall specific events, faces, or places. The woman, accompanied by her other son, is confident that Petro is indeed her child, stating that she is 100% sure. However, despite the overwhelming emotions of the reunion, Petro still can't remember anything about his family — not even the faces of his mother or his potential brother. Yet, he bravely accepts them as family, willing to trust in the power of genetics to confirm the truth.
In a statement to Greek authorities, the mother shared a poignant memory of her son: "I am a mother of four children. We live in Këlcyrë, Albania. In 1990, Petriti left Albania with others and came to Greece. We kept in touch until 1995, when he would send me letters, telling me he lived and worked in Kalamata, Messinia. After 1995, the communication stopped, but I heard about him from a fellow villager who lived in Ekali."
She continued, "When my other son came to Greece, he called out ‘Petrit,’ but Petro responded saying he wasn’t Petrit and didn’t recognize us. A few days ago, I saw him on TV asking for his family. I knew instantly it was my son. He hadn’t changed at all. I had never reported my son missing."
For Petro, this moment is bittersweet. The emotional reunion with his mother, whom he no longer remembers, is a testament to the resilience of familial bonds. While he may not remember the faces or names, the recognition of his mother’s love and her certainty is enough to give him hope that, perhaps, his past is waiting to be uncovered, piece by piece.
This reunion offers a glimmer of hope to those who have lost touch with their loved ones, proving that even in the face of memory loss, family can sometimes be found through the unspoken ties of love, patience, and DNA.