Motherhood, Mistakes, and Moving On
The house creaked with a silence I hadn’t known before. It was not the peaceful kind—this silence rattled around empty bedrooms and echoed down hallways… Read More »Motherhood, Mistakes, and Moving On
Healing hearts: Navigating estrangement’s rough waters
The phenomenon of estrangement, especially involving adult children cutting ties with their parents, has been making headlines, with 29% of Americans reporting estrangement from an… Read More »Healing hearts: Navigating estrangement’s rough waters
Always Valentine’s Day , says my ex-boyfriend
Two Valentine’s Day from the two most important guys in my life (next to my dad) strike me as the most memorable. The first one… Read More »Always Valentine’s Day , says my ex-boyfriend
Foster a safe online environment for children
Being a mother to young children in the mid-1990s, I witnessed how the internet could be a powerful tool for my children to connect, explore,… Read More »Foster a safe online environment for children
After a loss, life moves on…to a new normal
A mother who lost a child often cries out over insensitive remarks. I have heard it countless of times. Consider this conversation from a mother… Read More »After a loss, life moves on…to a new normal
Why Leni-Kiko
I have a confession to make. In 2016, Ayoko Kay leni Robredo because Dilawan siya. But I got to interview her with my fellow bloggers… Read More »Why Leni-Kiko
Breaking the bias with women creators on YouTube
It has nothing to do with age. I was in my early 60s when I embarked on my journey as a coffee producer. Knowing nothing… Read More »Breaking the bias with women creators on YouTube
“The power of the people is much stronger than the people in power”
“Because I think the Filipino is worth crying for”. David Briscoe, February 25, 1986 I felt my baby tumble with joy inside my belly as… Read More »“The power of the people is much stronger than the people in power”
25 random things about the love of my life
I know I will embarrass my husband with this post. I wrote this list a couple of years ago but I just want to revive… Read More »25 random things about the love of my life
How does one cope with the Holiday Blues?
There is nothing abnormal about having the “holiday blues,” which are more like a mood than any sort of lasting condition. Depression, anxiety, and other… Read More »How does one cope with the Holiday Blues?