Stranger arranges a celebration for woman who spent her birthday alone after son's death

Acts of kindness are the heartwarming threads that weave our human connections. They can be as simple as a smile shared with a stranger or as profound as a selfless gesture that changes someone's life. In a world where chaos sometimes prevails, acts of kindness stand as beacons of compassion, reminding us of our shared humanity. Whether it's offering a helping hand, lending a listening ear, or surprising someone with unexpected support, these acts ripple positivity through our lives, reminding us that even a small action can make a big difference. One such act of kindness has gone viral on TikTok as Neenib Youkana—who goes by @neenib on TikTok—made the day memorable for a mom who was spending her birthday all alone.

The video which Youkana posted on his account, touched the hearts of millions of viewers. The creator can be seen going around a store while asking strangers if they had celebrated their birthdays but things took an emotional turn when he approached a woman named Debra. She admitted that she was "kind of by herself" on her birthday as she elaborated on the reason behind it. "My son died last year, my mom died and I’m here kind of by myself," she sadly revealed.

This prompted Youkana and his friend to put a birthday hat on the lady and sing the "Happy Birthday" song for her. The Tiktok creator even handed her a gift box and Debra responded by saying, "If my son could fit in here, I would love that." As Debra began to narrate the sad tale of losing her only child to a car crash, she also began tearing up. "He’s in a better place now, he’s with God.” As Debra opened the box and found money, she said, "That’s nice."

"I think your son is watching over you today," Youkana said as they hugged Debra. Their kind gesture towards the lonely lady showed that little things matter and you may never know what another person is going through. However, countless other creators film such videos to gain sympathy from their followers and boost their viewership. As a result, Youkana's video got a few negative reactions as well but most of them praised the creator for celebrating Debra's birthday and making sure that she felt appreciated even without her family in attendance.

"There’s no stronger love than a mother for her son," the caption of the viral video read which has received over 2 million views since it went online. @xghost.babyx wrote: "You can tell she just needed someone to talk to." @mommma_mac noted: "I love how she still spoke of her son presently, 'he is a dancer & singer' that's right Mama." @janeycarballo commented: "Sometimes we walk next to people clueless about the pain they are carrying around."

@sarareevesss suggested: "You should get to know her and take her out for her future birthdays every year. I know her son was watching down during this." Youkana has previously made yet another viral video which reached over 19 million views and it's all about showing how a little kindness goes a long way. In that video, he spotted a girl sitting alone at the food court of a mall and having her meal, looking pretty gloomy.

Youkana goes over to the food counter and asks the person managing the counter if he can pay for her meal and leave her a bouquet. The person at the counter agrees and after the bill is paid, he informs the lady what the kind stranger has done for her and hands her over a bouquet of pink roses. She seems to be in disbelief at first and wants to know who it is but the counter person dismissed it by saying that "it was just a random stranger." Youkana continues making more such videos by spreading good vibes and acts of kindness to those who need it.