Breadwinner
My name is Annalyn and this is my story. I’m a single mom from Davao, Philippines. How do I start this? It’s not easy to share your story and tell people your hardest moment. I didn’t think I was going to raise my son alone. I was 26 when I was pregnant and had my baby. After 16 days of giving birth for 30-seconds I lost my son. Thank God there was a strong person who made me face that darkest moment as a mom in the ICU at the Saint Camellius Hospital. Being alone and taking care of your son and to support your family is the biggest stone you have to carry in your life. Now, working away from my one-year-old son is hard and sad. I have so much guilt because I am so away from him. But the reason behind is to give him a better future and to support my family. I have been the breadwinner of the family for seven years. Food, shelter, medicine. I give it all to my family. My advice, even if you’re alone, don’t lose hope. Every dark side of our life there is shine coming through in a small way and to heal the pain.
