Category: Personal Reflections
Reverse Culture Shock: Our Unexpected Return To The Philippines
It’s the same scene every time we come home for vacation. It usually feels exciting. But this time, it felt… different.
When Doors Close: A Season Of Loss, Gratitude, And Hope
Before the year even ended, we were hit with unexpected news: the U.S. agency funding my husband’s project would cut support prematurely.
Brink Of War? A Prayer For The Nations
Right now, many families – especially children – are hiding in bunkers, unable to run or laugh in open fields, their lives overshadowed by the deafening sound of bombs and sirens.
Righteous Indignation
No matter how much I want to be unbothered, I am deeply affected by all that is happening around me.
From Bollards To Ballots
A deliberate attack didn’t strike them down, but by something that should have protected them: the bollards.
When The World Feels Unsafe: A Mother’s Surrender
Just recently, a moment meant to celebrate Filipino culture ended in unspeakable tragedy.
Vico Sotto And The Fight Against Trapo Culture
Will we ever break free from this cycle? Will we always settle for corrupt, self-serving, incompetent leaders—some of whom are even convicted felons?
Rich As Hell? The Real Cost Of The Trade War
Yet, with the current state of global trade, no one is winning. Everyone is losing—and losing hard.
The American Dream… No More
Migration is not just a topic I care about – it is my reality.
Caught In The Crossfire: A Family’s Perspective On The U.S.-Canada Trade War
My mother is a naturalized American. My youngest brother is a naturalized Canadian. While they are not in conflict, the countries they now pledge allegiance to—are
