The many faces of motherhood
At 16, I find myself living with my grandmother, not out of choice, but out of necessity. My younger sister...
Lonely together
This story originally appeared in the Philippine Daily Inquirer on February 21, 2006. I knew she would eventually pop the...
Her knobby wrist
In January last year, my grandmother suddenly lost her balance in the backyard. When I helped her get up, I...
Healing
I was born with a twin, when my parents were just starting their careers and were not earning enough to...
What I learned after ‘Nanay’ died
Several adjectives can be used to describe me: strong, clever, passionate, determined. But while I am a Rolodex of characteristics,...
Light
In the three years you have gone, I only visited your house just to help Mama clean. All things are...
‘Suman’ and Sundays
Throughout my life, people have often remarked that I resemble certain individuals, ranging from famous actresses to everyday passersby. However,...