Nancy Mommy Naging SingleD

By Nancy D. Galang, MA "Faith makes all things possible. Hope makes all things easy. Love makes all things work." It's New Year and I am sure that most of you have done your share of looking back at the year that was. Mga Nan-sis, kumusta nga ba ang ating 2023?  Para sa akin mga Nan-sis, it was a year full of challenges, revelations, and valuable learnings.  This year started with plenty of time in my hands as I began my search for a new job during the first quarter of the year. Like usual, I enjoyed my time cleaning and fixing what I can in the house, catching up with my apo Amara, and of course, my kids. These, while simultaneously and regulary browsing through LinkedIn and Jobstreet. The previous job was very physically, emotionally, mentally draining and time consuming (not the regular 8-5 job, it was an international company that had meetings and presentations that started at 9pm or 10pm. Add to the hectic work sked,  a very toxic team). But while I could not manage

By Nancy David Galang, MA "Successful mothers are not the ones that have never struggled, they are the ones that never give up, despite the struggles."  - Sharon Jaynes Marami sa inyong mga Nan-sis ko ay nanay din (kaya nga Nanay Sisters, 'di ba?) Pero iba't-iba ang sitwasyon natin at iba-iba ang ating istilo. Ano nga ba ang  iba't-ibang klaseng sitwasyon na kinalalagyan ng mga nanay?  The G Skwad: These kids made me a mom... and that little one in front? Made me a grandmom! Mayroong nanay na masaya lang kasi sila ay happily married. Yung akmang-akma sa kanya ang "Happy wife, happy life" na tagline. Kung ikaw 'yan, aba'y mapalad ka! Sana all!!! At dahil diyan, cool lang ang style mo. Mas-magaan malamang para sa'yo na gampanan ang mga responsibilidad mo bilang nanay sa mga anak mo. Pati sa iyong trabaho (kung ikaw ay career woman) ay very good ka.  At sa household mo (kung ikaw ay isang full time housewife and well provided for - may  pangkabu

By Nancy David Galang, M.A. My son and youngest among the G Skwad: Rockwell Clark               Holy Week was a much needed break for everyone, especially singleD parents who juggle their work, attending to their households and to their kids. Kaya sana lahat tayo nakahinga at nakapag-pahinga from all our daily routines and "struggles". So mga Nan-sis, (nanay sisters) HOW ARE YOU? As for me, I have shared with you that my life lately has been full of challenges.  Isa sa mga challenges na hindi nawawala sa mga magulang are those that concern our children. I know that most of you will agree that it is painful, stressful, and worrisome for a mother to see that her child is suffering. As I write this, my bunso is lying down beside me on the couch and does not have the will to get up and do anything, and has constant thoughts of dying. Yes, I have one more kid suffering from Major Depressive Disorder.  To see your child suffer from deep sadness  and extreme anxiety, and not be able