04/02/2025
BAKIT KO TINAGO NOON NA MAY CANCER AKO
I didnโt tell anybody except my family, my officemates and 1 friend.
I didnโt post on social media.
I was ashamed.
I felt that I was punished for doing something abusive to my body.
But I didnโt drink or smoke.
I had no vices.
I ate healthyโsaluyot, alugbati, okra.
(those slimy yet nutritious greens that only a few can swallow)
I had been an obedient daughter.
After school, uwi agad sa bahay
โฆ yes kahit college na ako!
Yet, I still got sick.
โBakit ako, Lord?โ
โฆso I kept it a secret for years.
NOWโฆ Iโm sharing this to everybody because of these realizations:
๐ก My cancer was a blessing in disguise.
Dahil sa sakit ko, I was forced to rethink my life.
I built Rein Digital Marketing which gave me
-more quality time with my family
-more time for self-care
-and the freedom to work from home
๐ก Clean living isnโt just about what you eat or drink.
Akala ko, healthy na ako dahil wala akong bisyo.
Pero hindi ko napansin na inaabuso ko rin ang sarili ko.
Dati, puro trabaho, walang pahinga, walang bakasyon at walang social life.
I thought I was doing the right thing, but in reality, burnout is another form of self-abuse.
Now, I choose BALANCE.
Hindi lang sa pagkain, kundi sa buhay mismo.
And I want to remind you:
Donโt wait for a wake-up call before you start taking care of yourself.
How do you prioritize your well-being?
Share your thoughts below! โฌ๏ธ