B-r-e-a-k-i-n-g H-e-a-r-t… Orphaned baby monkey Martin e-x-t-r-e-m-e-l-y c-r-y-i-n-g, m-i-s-t-r-e-a-t-e-d by Jenna
Little Martin’s story begins with a silence that should never surround someone so young. Orphaned far too early, the tiny baby monkey has been searching for the warmth, guidance, and protection that only a mother can give. Without that comfort, every sound and movement in his new environment feels overwhelming. Each day, Martin calls out with a trembling cry, hoping someone will understand his fear and loneliness. His small hands reach for reassurance, but the world around him has not been gentle.
Among the troop, Jenna—a dominant adult female—shows little patience for the fragile newcomer. Instead of offering the acceptance Martin desperately needs, she pushes him away, scolding him whenever he approaches for comfort. Her rough behavior confuses him; he cannot understand why his attempts to belong are met with coldness. The troop’s dynamics are complicated, and Martin, still too young to read their signals, ends up facing struggles far bigger than himself.
Every time Martin cries, his tiny chest heaves with exhaustion. He tries to stay close to the edges of the group, hoping to avoid Jenna’s harsh treatment, but isolation only deepens his sadness. The other monkeys look on with uncertainty—some curious, some indifferent—while Martin continues to search for a place where he can feel safe.
Yet even in such heartbreaking moments, a fragile hope shines through. Baby monkeys are resilient, and Martin’s will to survive is strong. With time, support, or the kindness of another adult, he may finally discover the warmth and security he has been denied. Until then, his trembling cries echo the story of a little soul yearning for compassion in a world that has not yet learned how much he needs it.
