Ibinahagi ni Michelle Madrigal ang pinagdaanan niyang pang-aabuso na tumagal pa nang ilang taon.
Post ni Michelle, "2024 is all about doing things bigger than myself and serving others. It starts today."
"This might stir emotions, but I am here to shed light on the issue of child sexual abuse. Those close to me understand that I'm a survivor myself.
"To be completely transparent, I endured sexual abuse at a tender age for a number of years, a time when my innocence was cruelly taken, leading to a tumultous adolescence," dagdag pa niya.
Nang mangyari ito, hindi pa raw alam ni Michelle ang epekto ng kanyang pinagdaanan.
"Unaware that I was experiencing PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), I carried this burden alone until I sought help from a therapist at 20. For nearly a decade, I held onto something that was finally released when I opened up.
"Understanding my rebellious phase suddenly made sense. Shame and self-blame consumed me for years.
"I was angry, indifferent, seeking solace in drugs and alcohol to escape the overwhelming emotions, unworthiness, and fear. I often questioned why it happened to me," aniya pa.
Sabi ni Michelle, sa ngayon ay dasal at gabay mula sa Diyos ang kanyang pinanghahaaakan.
"But here I am today, praying and seeking guidance from GOD on how best to serve others.
"I aim to use my voice and experiences to empower others to step forward and begin their healing journey.
"This year, in conversations with women, I was astonished to find that 3 out of 5 had encountered some form of sexual abuse.
"My purpose in life is clear: to support survivors. I've always yearned to use my voice for a greater cause, and my mission is to help one survivor at a time feel acknowledged and secure, reassuring them that their story is significant," sey pa ni Michelle.
Pinoprotektahan din daw ni Michelle ngayon ang 6-year-old daughter niya na si Anika.
"As a mother, it is my paramount responsibility to educate my daughter about these realities. Past generations often lacked the knowledge or tools to address such issues, often sweeping them under the rug in different cultures.
"Many children don't feel safe to confide to anyone, let alone their parents, about their experiences.
"I'm determined to change that narrative, to extend a helping hand, and foster an environment where openness and support prevail," ani Michelle.
MARU BOK - HN SHOWBIZ REPORTER
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