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Kiff Joshua's avatar

This is singlehandedly the best Filipino post I’ve read in Substack. Endless blessings to you and yours, po.

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nam's avatar

thank u for ur kind words and for taking the time to read! 🥺🙏

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Kiff Joshua's avatar

It was well-earned, I really recommend submitting this piece to a magazine! They'll accept it, no doubt

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Kahlil Corazo's avatar

Perfect 🤌

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Mikel Dumlao's avatar

You shared an incredible story. It's unbelievable how one act of bravery can affect generations. Realizing I didn't have to live hard the way your grandmother did makes me more grateful.

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Barb Natividad 🇵🇭🇺🇸's avatar

What a compelling and beautifully told story!

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nam's avatar

thank u barb!!! 🤍

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Niko Batallones's avatar

Sounds like a series in the making.

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nam's avatar

Hehe, #mga kwento about Lola.

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Angelica Teves's avatar

wow... i admire her courage and bravery, and i love the way you wrote it! more Lola stories please 🤍

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Pamela Jean's avatar

Wow wow wow

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