Quiet Doesn’t Mean Weak

One time I asked if there were affordable condos or apartments in BGC where I could stay. I was just asking genuinely, but my coworker immediately replied, “You can’t afford to live there, it’s expensive.” I stayed quiet, but deep inside it hurt. Why are people so quick to judge and put others down? It reminded me of college, when people judged me just because I couldn’t defend myself. The truth is, I can afford it. I have more than one job, and I work hard so I can have a decent place to rest. In that moment, I wanted to cry in front of her, but I held it back because she always acts like she’s above everyone else. She keeps judging me at work, nitpicking on the smallest things, when in reality we all have our own ways of living and surviving. I don’t even bother her, yet she keeps bothering me. Honestly, I wish she would just work from home because whenever she’s around, I feel so uneasy, I can’t eat properly, I can’t even focus. But despite all that, I keep reminding myself: God has a plan. I may not have a condo in BGC, but I already have one in Pasay and in España, and that’s already something I worked hard for. If you can’t defend yourself in words, just prove them wrong through actions. Sometimes the best clapback is success. Taking care of our mental health means not letting other people’s negativity consume us. It’s okay to feel hurt, but it’s also important to rise above it and keep moving forward. At the end of the day, what truly matters is how we value ourselves and the peace we build within. 🌱✨ #MindOverMatter #EmotionalWellness

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