India, Dec. 17 -- A 42 year old Chinese woman living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for the past eight years recently held a farewell ceremony at a funeral home, not to mourn death but to celebrate love, resilience and life.

As reported by South China Morning Post, Liu Jie organised the deeply moving gathering at a funeral parlour in Chongqing municipality in southwestern China.

Liu, who was once a tour guide, was diagnosed with ALS eight years ago. Since then, her life has been shaped by both physical decline and emotional struggle. She has openly spoken about enduring multiple breakdowns as she watched her condition gradually worsen, affecting her independence and ability to communicate.

Reflecting on her early years, Liu describ...