Perla Zaltzman | The Day My Daughter Drowned
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🗓️ 16 August 2025
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In this emotional interview, Perla shares the heartbreaking story of the day her young daughter drowned and how that moment forever changed her life. Speaking with raw honesty, she opens up about the pain, the shock, and the unimaginable grief of losing a child. But her story is not just about tragedy, it is about resilience, healing, and the strength it takes to keep going. Through her journey, Perla offers powerful lessons on coping with loss, navigating life after tragedy, and finding hope in the darkest of times.
This candid conversation is more than a personal account, it is a message every parent, guardian, and loved one needs to hear. From water safety awareness to the emotional reality of grief, Perla’s words provide comfort, perspective, and a reminder to cherish every moment with those we love. If you or someone you know has experienced loss, this story may offer a sense of connection and understanding. Watch now for a moving, unforgettable reminder about the fragility of life and the strength of the human spirit.
Today, Perla honors Moussia’s memory through her children’s book It’s Not Over When We Say Goodbye and her work with Team Protect, raising awareness to help prevent similar tragedies.
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| 0:00.0 | My 10-year-old son comes running over to me and he said, |
| 0:04.0 | Mousia is in the bottom of the pool. |
| 0:06.0 | Our oldest daughter, here she was, with her pink bathing suit |
| 0:09.0 | at the bottom of the pool, motionless. |
| 0:11.0 | I jumped in in my clothes, shoes. |
| 0:14.0 | The ambulance came, and she was just lifeless. |
| 0:18.0 | I slept with her on her bed in the ICU for 13 days. |
| 0:21.6 | 13 nights I didn't leave her. |
| 0:23.6 | How old was Monsieur at this point? |
| 0:25.6 | She was six. According to the law in Ontario, |
| 0:27.6 | doctors do not have to give care if they don't see enough chances of survival. |
| 0:33.6 | After 13 days in the ICU, the doctor stopped care. |
| 0:39.3 | They didn't see any more chances. We were like, no, you can't. |
| 0:43.3 | Like, this is my daughter and you can't get up on her. The doctor just turned off the |
| 0:48.3 | eating. And that's when I realized that that's it. |
| 0:52.3 | It said so much to heal it until the final moments, |
| 0:56.4 | when I realized that she's not making it. |
| 0:59.9 | And at that time, I closed my sitter, |
| 1:03.0 | and I didn't reopen it for a very long time. |
| 1:06.9 | And in 2015... |
| 1:12.5 | Sorry, it's all heavy. |
| 1:13.6 | Yeah. |
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