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…
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.
Testimonial to humanity
Today, I gave everyone in my friends list a testimonial each. Yes, even the ones I am not close to or have not seen in person. At first I thought I would have a hard time thinking of what to say about each person. But as I was doing it, I discovered that each one…
Christmas in Albay after the storms
I couldn’t see their agony because they were all smiles when they saw us coming. I immediately felt the warmth of these battered people of Bacacay, Albay. They never complained the entire time that we were there despite the long, lazy lines and the humidity. Even the 10-minute drizzle didn’t dampen anyone’s spirit, giving us…
angels in our midst
Three years ago, Tatay (my father) died from multiple stroke. He was bedridden for almost two years before that. On Father’s Day before he passed away, I whispered to him that he can go. That we will be okay. That we will take care of my mother for him. I don’t know how he would…
Conversation no. 3: cervical cancer patient
She took her hat off, revealing her bare head. She gives me a genuine but nervous smile. She kept laughing most of the time during our conversation, making me feel a little uncomfortable about the whole thing. ME: Anong pumasok sa isip mo nung malaman mong may cervical cancer ka? HER: Natakot ako, syempre, pero…
