Losing a loved one is never easy, but it’s particularly devastating when a child loses a parent. There are so many missed moments and questions about what could have been, making it one of the hardest situations to go through.
So to witness a child handling that kind of thing with grace is heartwarming. And it’s one reason why this story has gone viral.
In April 2023, a TikTok video capturing a little boy visiting his mother’s grave was shared far and wide. In the clip on the since-deleted account, a boy named Kike sits in front of the grave with a piece of paper. He speaks to her in what has become a daily ritual for the child.
One day a woman noticed the child, which is how the since-deleted TikTok was born. According to La República, Kike visits his deceased mother as a way of staying close to her.
“She died six months ago. I come here for six months to visit her and do my homework,” he explained. “I just got out of school, and every day I come to visit her. When I leave school, I come because she is close.”
According to the child, he misses his mom a lot but knows she is with him in spirit. So when he visits her, he brings his homework and always shows off his grades to make her proud.
“I miss her a lot, and even though she is in heaven, I know that she sees me and is very proud of me,” he explained. “She died of a pain in her stomach, she died in bed, she screamed a lot, and one day she was no longer capable, so she passed away.”
While the TikTok post was active, many people shared their thoughts and sympathies. It’s hard to lose a parent, no matter what your age, but as a child, it seems particularly tough.
