I send money back home to the Philippines for many reasons—property, business, and to help my family. I used to think 1 peso difference in the exchange rate didn’t matter… boy, was I wrong.

Motherhood is a role steeped in sacrifice, love, and often, unspoken challenges. For Filipino moms, the weight of cultural expectations, generational trauma, and self-imposed standards can lead to a cycle of self-doubt and unfulfilled dreams. But what happens when a mother decides to heal her inner wounds while raising her own children?