A heartfelt image from the Philippines that went viral shows a small child attempting to climb his mother’s coffin in order to give her a final hug.

The photo, which was taken at his mother’s funeral, captures the deep sorrow that comes with losing a parent at such a young age.

The woman’s relatives posted the image on Facebook, and it quickly gained popularity all over the world. “How do we answer the child who asks, ‘Why doesn’t Mommy sleep next to me anymore?’ Our hearts break…

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Perfect Media reported that the youngster brought a chair to climb the casket and give his mother a farewell hug, determined to say goodbye for good.

The intense suffering that kids experience when a parent dies is captured in this moving picture.

Such a devastating loss at such an early age should not befall any youngster. Because life is short and uncertain, the picture serves as a gentle reminder to love and cherish the people in your life every day.