A mother who walked out on her son 51 years ago son break downs in tears as they reunite for the first time. Alan, 56, was just five when his mum, Anne, left. Anne revealed the utterly heartbreaking reason she hadn't seen him for almost half a century. The relationship with Alan's father broke down, and she moved out into a small bedsit. After a few months when Anne tried to see her children once she had got on her feet, Alan, his two siblings and dad had moved away. She tried to find them again, but couldnt. Now the family have finally been reunited, and they look happier than ever. Quit chopping onions in here! #longlostfamily #itv #uk