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A Friendship That Crossed Borders

Some friendships are loud and obvious. Others are quiet, rare, and so genuine that you only realize their value when life tests you. This is about one of those rare friendships. She came all the way from Indonesia to Singapore just to see me and that alone says more than a thousand words ever could. In a world where people are always busy, always rushing, always distracted, finding someone who makes time for you feels almost unreal. Genuine friendship is hard to find. The kind that lasts forever is even harder. Most people don’t have time to listen. They hear you, but they don’t listen. But she listens, always. With patience. With care. Without judgment. Most people don’t want to help. They step back when things get hard. But she steps forward every single time. Helping not because she has to, but because she genuinely wants to. She is one of the kindest people I know. I once said that I have a wall around my life, a wall that protects me and keeps people at a distance. Not many can...
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Fight Against Depression!


Let me start by saying that I am not a medical expert to explain what depression really means. But what I do know is that depression is a serious medical illness that negatively affects how we feel, think and act. It is a mood disorder that causes sadness, feeling down or loss of interest in activities.

To be honest, I did have a phase in my life that I experienced depression. That was a phase in my past that sometimes until now I still can remember, so I also felt the pain of someone who is currently struggling to fight his inner demons. Most of the people around us don’t understand what a person with depression has been or is currently into. Some will say it’s just nothing, “arte lang (just acting)”, “kulang sa pansin (seeking attention)” or just want to rebel. Well, at least that’s what my heartless husband says so. No, depression is real. It is also not rare but far more common to everyone. True friends will stay by your side but most of them will leave you. Even good people will give up on you because they can’t understand you.


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Everyone feels depressed from time to time, but if it is persistent and leads to variety of emotional and physical problems, it shouldn’t be taken for granted. Medical attention, professional help and support from love ones are needed. But the most important help will be coming from YOU. Keep moving forward with your life because you are STRONG. Also, remember that you are not alone. It’s not too late if you made mistakes in your past. Your past does not define or determine your future. Trust me, you have your whole life ahead of you. And it will be better.


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For the people who are currently struggling, be strong and overcome depression! Don’t be silent. Ask help or talk to someone. For people who know someone going through a rough time, your understanding is highly appreciated.

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