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Comatose Daughter Awakens After Decade of Daily Square Dancing
10 Nov
Summary
- Mother cared for comatose daughter for 10 years with daily square dancing
- Doctors doubted daughter's recovery but mother persisted with home rehabilitation
- Daughter regained consciousness, mobility, and self-care abilities
In November 2025, a remarkable story has emerged from central China, where a mother's unwavering dedication and innovative approach to care have led to her comatose daughter's miraculous recovery.
Ten years ago, Yang Fang, then working in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, fell critically ill and slipped into a coma. Doctors initially warned her mother, Xiao Xuefei, that Yang's chances of waking up were slim and even suggested discontinuing treatment. However, Xiao refused to give up on her daughter and moved her to a regular ward to continue care.
Over the years, Xiao took matters into her own hands, guided by medical advice that music, dance, and travel could stimulate dormant nerves. Every morning, she would take Yang in a wheelchair to a nearby park, hold her hand, and sway to the rhythm of a popular Chinese social activity - square dancing. This simple yet powerful routine, combined with the support of local dancers, gradually led to Yang's remarkable progress.
Within two years, Yang began to speak, and her brain activity showed significant improvements, much to the doctors' surprise. For the next decade, Xiao continued the daily square dancing sessions, and Yang regained her ability to walk, speak, and care for herself, though her mental abilities remain limited.
Today, Xiao has formed a 150-member square dance team, and both she and her daughter have become passionate about the activity, which they continue to practice daily. Xiao's unwavering dedication and innovative approach have not only transformed her daughter's life but have also inspired others, earning her the title of a "Miracle worker."
