“OMG! Baby Mimi Got Scared I’d Leave… and She Ran After Me! 😭🐒💗” – Baby Monkey Cici
It was one of those moments that breaks your heart and heals it at the same time. Baby Mimi was playing quietly, her tiny hands busy and her eyes full of curiosity, when I stood up and took a few steps away. To me, it was nothing—just a normal movement. But to Baby Mimi, it felt like the world was suddenly slipping away. In that instant, her expression changed. Her eyes widened, her body stiffened, and panic rushed over her little face.
Before I could even turn around, she ran after me. Her tiny feet moved as fast as they could, her small arms reaching forward, as if begging me not to disappear. The fear in her eyes said everything. She wasn’t just scared of being alone—she was scared of losing the one person who made her feel safe. Seeing her like that made my heart ache deeply. 😭💗
Baby Mimi has already been through so much. Being rescued at such a young age means she lost her mother too soon, and that absence still lives inside her fragile heart. Every sound, every movement, every change reminds her of that loss. When she thought I was leaving, her instincts took over. She didn’t cry first—she ran. She chose to chase comfort rather than wait for sadness to swallow her.
The moment I realized what was happening, I stopped and turned back. As soon as she saw my face, her fear melted into relief. She clung to me tightly, her tiny fingers holding on as if to say, “Please don’t go.” I held her close, gently reassuring her that she was not alone, that I wasn’t going anywhere. Her breathing slowly calmed, and her little body relaxed against mine.
This moment showed just how strong our bond has become. Baby Mimi doesn’t just see me as a caregiver—she sees me as her safe place. Her reaction wasn’t about fear alone; it was about love, trust, and the deep need for connection. For a baby monkey who lost her mother, attachment is everything.
Moments like this are emotional, but they are also beautiful. They remind me why patience, gentleness, and love matter so much in rescue care. Baby Mimi is learning, day by day, that she is safe, that she is loved, and that she will not be abandoned again. And I promise her—no matter how scared she gets—I will always turn back. 🐒💞