Girl who lost her mom didn't have enough money for a prom dress. Then she got a call from her friend's mom

Prom night is undoubtedly one of the most exciting moments in a child’s school journey. It is not just an opportunity to dress up and celebrate a social milestone but also a chance to create lasting memories during their final school years. However, this wholesome event was not as appealing for a teenage girl whose mother had passed away years ago. The high schooler and content creator, Ava—who goes by @aloes.adventures on TikTok—was navigating the emotional void of living without her mom during this crucial senior year moment. Momentarily completing this missing life puzzle, the teen’s best friend’s mom stepped in to elevate her spirits by buying her an amazing dress.

The video showed Ava breaking down in tears, struggling to cope with the loss of her mother. Unlike her classmates, the teen felt excluded from the prom celebrations due to a lack of moral and financial support. “My mom died when I was 7, and my only friend from school told his mom I don’t have money for a dress for prom, and she offered to take me dress shopping,” the text overlay of the video read. More so, she captioned her emotional outburst as merely “sobbing.” The simplest acts of kindness by Ava’s friend’s mom received applause on the platform, as it garnered over 11 million views.

Furthermore, the online community encouraged the high schooler to embrace the welcoming gesture extended by the caregiver. Among the countless reactions, @shoelover99 suggested, “Please do it. Sometimes, other moms need those moments too. I hope prom is amazing for you.” “Those are angels sent by your mommy,” @allbeautykims added. @pinkpowernailsllc wrote, “Tell us what color your dress is; we will custom-make a press-on set for your prom,” offering their services free of charge. @shswainschwing shared her story, “My dad passed away when I was 13. My teacher paid for my school graduation trip.”

Weeks later, Ava provided an update by sharing a follow-up video. This time, she was seen in a much happier mood while shopping with her best friend’s mom. Additionally, the high-schooler’s excitement levels went through the roof when she was trying on more than half a dozen dresses. The caregiver promised to take care of all expenses to avoid any financial restraint on the student. As the content creator was in the process of selecting the best-suited prom outfit for herself, the mom appreciated her looks in the background.

“Walk and twirl, but don’t trip and fall!” the friend’s mother said in the roughly one-minute video as Ava tried on a dazzling purple floor-length gown. The teen donned multiple outfits, including a baby blue satin gown, a short black cocktail dress, a satin dark blue dress with a slit, and more, before finally choosing one. The caregiver admired a chiffon-looking light pink dress, which made the high-schooler look like “the fairy that you are.” “Core memories with my stand-in mom,” the content creator added through text overlay. The shopping concluded with her purchasing a floor-length royal blue gown with a tight bodice.

You can follow Ava (@aloes.adventures) on TikTok for more lifestyle content.