It was a rebirth , for me there was so much fear and being on my own in the real world … surely an end times . 2003 began the ongoing journey, and I’m very grateful to have had on my own time , because no one else was available. I had many angels show up but no one to hold me, hug me etc . Except for our children , a younger sibling there was very little displays of affection . I too lost my colors and they’ve returned ; I am deserving and thankful 🙏
I can still remember the time when I begged for love. I lost my colors. I settled for the “maybe”, the “I’ll see if I can” and the “I’m tired”. I endured the pain of every no, and over time I started to believe that maybe, just maybe, that’s what I deserve. That I should just be grateful for the rare “yes” and just sit in the corner waiting.
It took some time, but when I finally realized that I’m slowly turning into this broken soul I always feared to be, I tried my best to get up and walk away. Step by step, I dragged my feet, and that’s when I learned that one of the most difficult things to do in life is to walk away from things that you’ve always wanted. But I did it.
I did it because every day seemed like it’s raining and I wanted to see the sun again. I did it for the days when I would laugh so hard my stomach would hurt. I did it because I wanted to believe that despite the messed up person that I am, despite all the scars and the holes in my chest, I deserve another shot at happiness.
I know it took a while, but I couldn’t be prouder.
I did it.
– Jun Mark Patilan
– Artwork : Henn Kim

