Longing for Anklam: How Rainer Schumann preserves his feeling of home

Longing for Anklam: How Rainer Schumann preserves his feeling of home

Anklam, Deutschland - Rainer Schumann, a native of an adhesive, has been separated from his hometown for over 60 years. Born in Anklam in 1952, he already came to a foster family as a toddler. His first part of life was quite normal until the divorce of his foster parents led him to a special children's home. This resulted in many challenges that dragged on through his school days. His older stepbrother went to the army in Rostock, while Rainer stayed in Anklam and fought with the difficulties at his school.

He later had to move to his biological mother in Georgenthal, which he himself describes as a "horror". There his mother's control played a major role and led to frequent conflicts. The next move followed at the age of 18: Rainer moved with his mother to Annahütte in Brandenburg, where he worked in the glasswork and met his first wife. This relationship led him on a honeymoon to Anklam in 1972 - but his home always stayed in his heart and showed himself in his recurring tradition.

annual return to Anklam

Every year since the turn, Schumann has been going to the Baltic Sea island of Usedom with his current wife. On this trip, make a stop in Anklam. There, Rainer maintains the tradition of breakfast in the charming street cafes in the city center and stroll through the streets shaped by history. For him, this ritual is more than just a return; It is a tribute to its roots and the longing to have not lost home over the years.

Life is often a difficult way, and support is crucial for many children who grow up in difficult conditions. Facilities such as the Schultz Hencke House specialize in helping affected children. Here there are support interviews in which employees of the youth welfare office speak together with the people involved about the well -being and goals of the child. Such conversations bring together parents and specialists to ensure the best possible care for the children. Every progress and every challenge is discussed publicly and discussed with everyone involved.

The future of the children in view

This support is concretized by targeted help plans, which everyone present signs together. This ensures that all facts and wishes are recorded in a clear plan so that the positive way for the children can be continued.

In a larger context, it shows how significant the long -term support of children is. The current children's and youth report, published on the website of the Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth, illuminates important aspects of childhood in Germany. Relevant data is also recorded in order to continuously improve offers and to adapt professionally to the needs of children and adolescents.

A child life is characterized by the support of the surroundings, be it by institutions or relatives. Rainer Schumann impressively shows us that the roots of a home are deeply rooted in one - even if the path is sometimes stony and long. This not only makes his annual visits to Anklam on a personal trip, but a strong connection to his identity.

For interested readers there is more information about Schumann’s story here: Nordkurier . You can find out more about the support of children and adolescents in institutions on the website of the Schultz-hencke-Haus , as well as in the children's and youth report of the Federal Ministry for Family .