A heartbroken young lady has been thrown into deep mourning after losing her beloved mother on the very day meant to mark one of the happiest milestones of her life — her convocation.
The occasion, which was supposed to celebrate years of dedication, sacrifice, and academic achievement, was instead overshadowed by unbearable grief, leaving her with a painful memory she says will remain with her forever.
In an emotional video shared on TikTok by a user identified as @Halimah, the grieving graduate opened up about the tragic loss and how her mother, who had always been her biggest supporter, never got to witness her daughter’s proud moment.
According to her, her mother had eagerly anticipated the convocation and was deeply involved in the preparations leading up to the big day.
Tragically, her mother passed away in her sleep on the very morning of the convocation, forcing Halimah to face the milestone without the woman who meant everything to her.
“We went to do a photoshoot with my mum for my convocation, and she died on my convocation day,” she said, struggling to hold back tears.
What should have been a joyful celebration quickly turned into a bittersweet and emotionally draining experience as she struggled to process the devastating loss.
She further revealed that her mother had played both the role of a mother and a father in her life after losing her biological father ten years ago, making the loss even more painful.
Living a very private life, she explained that many people were unaware her mother remarried. Her stepfather later stepped in and embraced the role of a father figure wholeheartedly, supporting the family until he sadly passed away earlier this year.
With both of her mother’s husbands gone, the emotional weight became overwhelming, leaving the young woman to grapple with grief from multiple losses.
In her heartfelt message, she said, “I leave you in peace,” acknowledging that her mother had endured so much and deserved eternal rest.
Her emotional story touched the hearts of many social media users, who flooded the comment section with condolences, prayers, and comforting words.
One commenter wrote, “I know how it feels to lose one’s mother. I pray God comforts you.” Another added, “This is so heartbreaking. No one can ever fill the space of a mother.”
Watch video below…
@_halimah64How could you sleep and never wake up😭😭😭😭♬ original sound – AYINDE CHANTER
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