In the morning of December 3rd, 2022, a tender and emotional scene unfolded with little baby monkey Carlo. It was supposed to be a simple, happy moment—a small step toward helping him become more social and confident. The caretaker gently took away Carlo’s soft towel, the one he always clung to for comfort, hoping this would encourage him to interact and make friends with the other young monkeys nearby. But for Carlo, that towel wasn’t just a piece of cloth—it was his sense of safety, warmth, and love.
As soon as it was taken away, Carlo began to cry softly, his tiny voice filled with confusion and fear. He looked around helplessly, clutching his small hands together, glancing toward where his towel had been. The other monkeys tried to come close, curious and friendly, but Carlo wasn’t ready yet. His tears streamed down as he sat in the corner, his heart still longing for the security that towel gave him.
The caretaker watched closely, feeling both sorrow and hope. They knew that for Carlo to grow stronger and more independent, he needed to slowly learn to trust and connect with others. The towel had been his comfort zone, but now, step by step, he must learn to find comfort in his new friends.
By the end of the morning, Carlo began to calm down a little. One of the baby monkeys approached him gently, touching his hand as if to say, “You’re not alone.” It was a small but meaningful start. Though the tears hadn’t completely stopped, that day marked the beginning of Carlo’s journey toward friendship, courage, and healing. 💔🐒
