Xiao Ma, a 31-year-old from China, has become a symbol of filial devotion after selling all his possessions to travel with his mother, who has lost the ability to move due to illness. As informs Oddity Central, Xiao Ma carries his mother on his back, just as she once carried him as a child.
Xiao Ma lost his father when he was only eight years old when the family was involved in a terrible accident that left his mother bedridden. From then on, he and his sister took over her care while working, studying and eventually opening his own restaurant to cover the costs of her treatment. Thanks to his efforts, the woman was able to leave the bed, use a wheelchair and even take a few steps.
After learning that his mother’s illness is incurable, Xiao Ma decided to dedicate bright moments to her. He sold his house and car to travel China with her, and in recent years they have visited Mount Tianshan, Lake Tianchi, Tiananmen Square, and even the Great Wall of China. Her mother cannot speak, but her happy smile during these journeys inspires Xiao Ma not to stop.
“As a child, my mother carried me in her arms, now I carry her” says Xiao Ma.
His story has gone viral on Chinese social media, with videos of their travels garnering millions of views on Douyin, the Chinese equivalent of TikTok. The support of his followers motivates him to continue traveling, giving his mother the last bright moments.
“Home is where my mother isXiao Ma adds.
According to him, he wants her last years to be filled with the best memories.
