Mirabela Grădinaru, the partner of President Nicușor Dan: "As a mother, I sincerely tell you that one of my greatest fears is that one day, my own child will feel so alone, so sad, that they will seek solace in an addiction."

Mirabela Grădinaru, the life partner of the president, highlighted the challenges faced by children in Romania during the round table 'Addictions in Children and Adolescents', organized by the Presidential Administration. She mentioned common expressions heard by parents, such as 'My child is no longer a child' and 'I feel powerless as a parent', emphasizing the fear of losing their child to addictions. Grădinaru called for a spirit of community, stressing that the emotional health of children depends on a support ecosystem made up of family, school, and society. She encouraged parents to be attentive to the subtle signals of their children, to communicate openly, and to provide an environment in which they feel safe to discuss their emotions. Mirabela Grădinaru emphasized the importance of the active presence of parents in their children's lives to prevent their isolation and vulnerability in the face of addictions.