In the mountain village of Babine, at about a thousand meters above sea level, seventy-five-year-old Milica Langović leads a daily struggle for a dignified life for her sons Miroslav and Njegoš, who suffer from cerebral palsy. Although they were recently provided with electric wheelchairs that greatly facilitate their movement, the family still faces a much more serious problem – an inaccessible road to the house.
About two kilometers of macadam leads to their home, which makes the arrival of ambulance vehicles particularly difficult, especially during the winter months when snow additionally cuts off this household from the rest of the world.
-It is not easy, but as a mother, as long as I am alive, I will not give up on providing my children with the easiest life possible. Honestly, it is hardest for us in the winter, because no one wants to clear the road, and the doctors do not come either. It is very hard, says Milica Langović for RINA, who despite her years and daily obligations does not lose hope that the problem will be solved soon.
One of the options being discussed is the eventual relocation of the family closer to the city, with the support of the Center for Social Work. However, as the authorities state, the family does not want to leave their home and property in Babine for now.
-This is our home, our hearth, and we cannot leave it even though it is not easy for us due to the bad road. I have great support from my daughter and grandson who live in Prijepolje, they help us a lot. Also, my good neighbors are always there to help me, especially with the chores that I can no longer do because of my age, says Milica.
The local self-government states that the construction of the access road is a priority and that the works will be realized as soon as the administrative procedures, which were slowed down due to a failed public procurement, are completed.
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