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By: Nancy D. Galang, M.A. " You don't have to struggle in silence. You can be un-silent. You can live well with a mental health condition, as long as you open up to somebody about it." - Demi Lovato When I found out that my youngest daughter Nadja had Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), I experienced another major heartbreak.  It was one of those moments when you tell yourself, "Ayoko nito, Lord, 'wag ito (not this kind of trial)."  But I also knew, it was something na wala akong magagawa, something na nandiyan na, inilatag sa harap ko and once again, I had to face it nang buong tapang.   In Part 1, I described our first brush with depression and what Nadja was going through. And I did promise to tell you about what it was that I think I did right to help us go through this part of our journey. Actually, hindi lang ito isang bagay. Madami akong ginawa. Rather, madami "kaming" ginawa ni Nadja. Pati na ang G Skwad, siyempre kasama. 1.  Accept the ...

By Nancy D. Galang, M.A.  Every family has its share of  major trials and challenges. Kahit pa mukhang laging masaya sa posts sa  Facebook, walang perfect na pamilya. Behind those smiles are our family battles, big and small. Behind those embraces are our struggles to win those battles. The G Skwad: (from L to R) Nadja, Rocky, Nastassia & Nicolette I have been meaning to share one difficult part of the G Skwad's journey a few months back, but could not find a better timing. Naisip ko, how will I end the story? But recent events have prompted me to finally write about it (and this was with permission and much encouragement from my daughter because she said "it will help others"). My youngest daughter Nadja was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) last July 2019. But according to her, she started feeling the symptoms December of 2018. I remember her telling me, "Mama, I think I need therapy." What was my initial reaction? Wala lang 'yun. Emotiona...

When You are Not His 'Ayuda One:' 10 Cliche' Break Up Lines By Nancy D. Galang, M.A.                            "Some good things fall apart so better things can fall together."  - Marilyn Monroe In the five romantic relationships that I considered "official," dalawa sa ex-BF ko ang nakipag-break sa akin. Dun sa tatlo, ako ang kumalas. I had different reasons why I broke up with my 3 exes. Yung isa, yung una kong BF, sinagot ko lang for the sake of experiencing having a BF. Alam n'yo na, curious! Kasi lahat ng ka-batch ko at mga kapitbahay ko, may jowa na! Ako na lang ang wala! Kaso, he bored me to death, so goodbye. (Clue: Sakto lang ang itsura. Mabait pero may pagka-immature. Kapitbahay ko s'ya sa Project 8.)  Yung isa naman (my 2nd BF), nung nag-HH (holding hands) na kami sa sinehan (so 80's!) wala ako naramdaman na spark kaya't the next day, nakipag-break ako. Bukod pa dun, na turn off ako sa style ...