Author: Carmie Dulguime

I started this digital journal initially for self-expression -- because this is what I do. I write for my profession and for my passion. Then it dawned on me that what I was doing was selfish. I found new inspiration in Proverbs 31:8: Speak for those who cannot speak; seek justice for all those on the verge of destruction. Through the years, I have met people from various walks of life with stories that deserve to be told. Unfortunately, not all of them have the gift of gab. So I presented myself to them, giving them the voice that they need to share their stories. Stories that inspire, cry out, reach out, provide unspoken truth.

Sad questions

Damn, don’t you just hate being placed in a sad situation? I mean, with you in the middle of it? How do you handle it? Can you see yourself while you try to do something about it? Can you hear yourself when you talk yourself out of it? Do you listen to yourself when you’re…

Filipino AMFPA members: able disabled

I had the privilege of watching them at work. It was a public “demonstration” so I knew they already have a subject in mind when they started. Assistants helped them set up the easel (for mouth painter Jovy), chair (for foot painter Jason), watercolor paints, and palettes. Once they were comfortable, they began the journey,…

Vigan: i’m coming back to talk

I looked forward to seeing you for the first time, two weeks before my actual trip. I thought of what we could do together and where you would take me. I thought of the quiet nights we could have together. The long, relaxed conversations we could make as we wait for sleep to call us…

Conversation no. 5: love games

Love’s a tricky game. And just like any ordinary game, you have to remember to keep having fun while playing so that when you lose, it won’t hurt as much. In this game I’m presently playing, I’m the judge. HER: Ang sungit ng kumag. Nag-sorry nga, pero ako naman ang nauna pumansin. Mukhang inis lang…

Conversation no. 4: a broken heart weeps

What do you say to a loved one whose heart is being torn to tiny pieces? I can only pray that I say the right things…Her: Ayoko na talaga. Tapos na.Me: Don’t make decisions when you’re angry. Lahat ng mga sinabi nyo sa isa’t-isa, borne out of anger so amplified yan 100 times over. Mag-usap…