When another young monkey slowly reaches out to touch Punch, something small—but powerful—happens.

Punch tightens his grip on the toy in his arms.

Not out of anger.
Not to push anyone away.

But out of fear.

For this tiny macaque monkey, that soft toy has been everything since the day he was left alone.

It never turns away.
Never ignores him.
Never leaves.

So when a real hand reaches out…
even gently…

Punch hesitates.

Because trust isn’t easy for a heart that has known loss.

But healing rarely arrives all at once.