In a home, a person first learns to accept
and understand oneself, but there are times
when parents themselves struggle to accept
their own children. That's why many members of the LGBT community may not reveal
their true selves to others, even to their own families. Tonight,
let's welcome into our homes the story
of Gerald "Jing" Petenglai, a man with a feminine heart. <i>♪ To try</i> <i>♪ When your arms are too weary ♪</i> <i>♪ To reach ♪</i> <i>♪ The unreachable star ♪</i> It's your turn. <i>♪ This is my quest ♪</i> <i>♪ To follow that star ♪</i> <i>♪ No matter how hopeless ♪</i> <i>♪ No matter how far ♪</i> ♪ To fight for the right ♪ Just like that! <i>-♪ Without question or pause ♪</i>
-Lower it. Like that! <i>♪ To be willing to march</i>
<i>into hell ♪</i> <i>♪ For that Heavenly cause ♪</i> <i>♪ And I know ♪</i> <i>♪ If I'll only be true ♪</i> [Adoy laughs] -Thank you, thank you.
-[applauding] -Thank them.
-[Jing] Thank you. [laughs] -That was fun.
-Did you enjoy it? That song
is for our dearest youngest one. [applauding] -Happy birthday, Tessa.
-Thank you. Hmmm. [Jing] Happy birthday, Tessa. -Thank you.
-[laughter] What do you say? [clears throat] You're really good at singing.
No doubt. My friend, maybe you didn't hear the news
that I didn't win as mayor. [laughs] -Really?
-Yes. I'm still the
Municipal Planning Coordinator at the city hall. I still work there. But you know, for me,
you're still the winning mayor. Ah. Because even in singing,
you're so good. You stand out
from your competition. -And, Terya...
-Yes? It seems like Jing inherited
the singing talent from you. [laughter] He got the confidence from me, but for the beautiful voice,
he got that from his mother. [laughs] -Good thing you know.
-Of course. I'm confident. But wait... You should teach Jing to sing
in a more masculine style. You know,
so he won't be mistaken as soft. You know what I mean. My friend,
that's really his voice. It's high
because he's well-practiced. He's excellent in the choir. There's no sissy in our family. No one is gay
in Petenglai family. I know. Even in Terya's family,
no one is effeminate. My son Jing is very much a man.
Right, Jing? -Dude, you're a man, right?
-I am a man! -You're a man, dude, right?
-Yes. Dude. -Goodness.
-[laughter] If Jing doesn't become a priest
like his brother Ramon, I think Jing will be the one
to carry on our family line. Oh, yes. Come on, Adoy.
Jing is still young. And what you're saying
is still far off. He should focus on his studies
first. Right, friend? Exactly. I'm just dreaming. Who knows? If he doesn't become a priest,
maybe he'll become an engineer. -[Teray chuckles]
-That's still good. [Charo] <i>Dear Charo,</i> <i>I grew up in a happy family</i>
<i>here in San Jose, Antique,</i> <i>and I also dreamed</i>
<i>of ending my life story</i> <i>with a happy family.</i> <i>My father works</i>
<i>for the municipality,</i> <i>while my mother is a high school</i>
<i>English teacher.</i> <i>Both of them are well-respected</i>
<i>in our community.</i> <i>I can say that we, siblings,</i> <i>are lucky to have</i>
<i>exemplary parents.</i> <i>They meet all our needs,</i> <i>and we feel their love.</i> <i>So, in return, I tried my best</i>
<i>to be a good child to them.</i> [church choir humming] [Jing sighs] Hey, Jing. I've been lifting things
for a while now. Why are you just sitting there? Bro, my body is in pain. Can you do all the lifting? I'll just help Mom inside.
Is that okay? [scoffs] You're a big guy. Huh?
Are you gay? Hey, Ramon. Come here. What did you ask your brother? Don't call your brother gay. He's not gay; he's a man. Someone might hear you here.
It's embarrassing. Because, Dad,
these things are so light, he don't want to help me. It's true. My body really hurts. Does having a sore body
mean you're gay? So that's it. He has a reason. You, Ramon, are quick to get
irritated with your brother. -That's right, Dad.
-Huh? Don't call him gay. How about I call you gay? [chuckles] Hmm. [grunts] You're going too far. [Charo] <i>As the days go by,</i>
<i>something inside me is growing,</i> <i>and no matter how hard</i>
<i>I try to suppress it,</i> <i>my true feelings</i>
<i>continue to blossom.</i> [both] Confirmed! There, now you know. What are you saying, confirmed? Sister, don't you get it? What? Because I'm putting on powder,
am I automatically gay? I'm not like you. Of course. [chuckles] By the way, I'm Andrew,
and this is Nelson, but deep in our hearts,
I'm Trisha, and she's Nelly. Don't be scared
because this is just a secret, and our family doesn't know
that we're gay. Correct! Can we have some powder
to look fresh together? Hey, Jing. Why are you here? Join us inside. Come on. Oh, I can't. What if Mom and Dad find out?
I'll be dead to them. They won't find out.
No one will tell. Come inside. Hey, sisters! Sisters! Introducing, Jing!
Our new sister. We have a new sister again. Come here. Here. Have a seat. Sit down. Like that. There. Perfect!
You're now Miss Philippines. Hey, sis! That's me, right? From now on, you're Miss Turkey, because you totally
look like a turkey. [laughter] Okay, let's fix her. Wait. Come here, sis. -Okay, let's go.
-Help her, sis. There. That's how you should walk. One, two, bam! You can do it, sis. Go on. Go ahead, just try walking. Do it. We're also getting ready. One, two, bam! Oh, right? You're amazing! Look at her. She's strutting her stuff,
and you're just sitting there. Don't be shy. Be yourself. Oh, wow! She's so beautiful! -Oh! Bam!
-[laughter] You didn't arrange it properly. Bam! Fabulous! Oh! Pretty. [chuckles] Oh! Fabulous. [laughs] -Hey!
-[clangs] I knew it, you're gay. Huh? -Take that off!
-Bro? Bro. -[Jing] Bro? Bro!
-I don't have a gay brother! -I don't have a gay brother!
-[Jing groans] -Jing?
-[grunts] -I don't have a gay brother!
-Enough! Why are you fighting?
Why are you fighting? What's happening here? Dad, Jing is trying on
Mom's shoes. Preening in front of the mirror.
He's gay! Is that true, Jing? [suspenseful music playing] Why are these things outside? These are in my dressing table,
right? That's why a teacher told me
she saw you wearing lipstick. I didn't believe it,
but it's true. Damn you! Are you gay? -Why did you turn out like this?
-Enough, Mom. It's embarrassing! Where did we go wrong with you? -Enough, Mom.
-Stop it. Stop it. I will kill you. Act like a man! Dad. Dad. I don't have a gay son. Nothing good
will come out of being gay. You'll just be laughed at. You'll end up in beauty parlors. Do you understand? Yes. I'm not gay. [Charo] <i>I tried everything</i>
<i>to appease my parents.</i> <i>I studied hard,</i>
<i>followed everything they wanted,</i> <i>and most importantly,</i>
<i>I tried to act more masculine,</i> <i>especially when Ramon</i>
<i>went to the seminary.</i> <i>I inherited his responsibility</i>
<i>as the eldest brother.</i> <i>I tried to resist, tried</i>
<i>to suppress my true feelings.</i> It's time for you to try this. What? You're a handsome guy. You're tall. Many girls will chase after you. Don't waste that. -Hey, Daisy.
-Hi. How are you, handsome guys? I was going ask you
to help my son explore. Is that all? I'll take care of him. I'll leave him here. Okay. -[nervous chuckles]
-Okay? -Go on.
-Let's go. I'll take care of you. Hey. Why are you here? What happened? Why? Didn't you like her? She's beautiful, isn't she? Why? You don't like her? No. Mom, Dad, this is Shiela.
My girlfriend. [both chuckle] -Sit down.
-Really? -[laughs]
-Yes, Mom. Look at that. [laughs] You, friends, ended up together. When did you become a couple?
Huh? Just last Valentine's Day. Wow! How romantic. -Of course, Dad.
-[laughter] You're still young, okay? -Don't rush.
-Yes, Ma'am. -Prioritize your studies first.
-Yes, Mom. Come on, let's have a snack.
This egg pie is still warm. [Charo] <i>From that point on,</i> <i>my parents' hearts</i>
<i>became lighter towards me,</i> <i>so even though</i>
<i>it was difficult for me,</i> <i>I continued to pretend</i>
<i>to be straight</i> <i>until I graduated</i>
<i>from high school</i> <i>and took Hotel</i>
<i>and Restaurant Management</i> <i>at a university a bit far</i>
<i>from our town in Antique.</i> <i>When I was away from my family,</i> <i>it felt like</i>
<i>I escaped from a cage.</i> <i>I made new friends,</i> <i>and a new world opened up to me.</i> [upbeat music playing] Sisters,
I don't think I can do this. Maybe I should back out. You can do it, sis. With your beauty, those less attractive ones
will surely lose. And think about the prize. You said you want to help
your family with your education. Well, this is your moment
to shine, sis. Okay, this is my moment
to shine. But what if
they find out at home, then "boom," I'm in trouble. Don't worry.
How will they find out? Your house is kilometers away. And hello, I put on
a thick foundation on my face. Your face won't be recognizable. She's correct, sis. Just trust your wig
and false eyelashes, and you'll be a winner, sis. Look at them;
they look like horses. -You're so mean.
-Look at them. But anyway, please pray for me. Yes. Relax, sis. You can do it. As long as I smile. Here, hold this. [audience applauding] [audience applauding] This is for Miss Zimbabwe. If you were to alter
one law in the Constitution, what would that be and why? [Charo]<i> In my first gay pageant,</i> <i>I immediately</i>
<i>snatched the crown.</i> <i>It was my first win</i>
<i>in my entire life.</i> <i>It feels good to be admired.</i> <i>The cheering and shouting</i>
<i>are addictive.</i> <i>It feels great</i>
<i>to be part of a group</i> <i>where you're accepted</i>
<i>even if only for a short time.</i> <i>That's why I got hooked</i>
<i>on joining gay pageants.</i> [audience applauding, cheering] Beautiful. Pick a question. Okay, here's your question: What makes you happy? Miss Philippines, are you sure
you understand the question? "What makes you happy,"
not "What makes you sad." If there's one thing that would
make me happy right now, it's the acceptance of my family
for who I am as a woman because nothing else is more
important to me than them. No child wishes for anything more than the love
of their parents. Get down from there! -Get down!
-Mom? Friend, hide! Get down from there! -Terya! Terya!
-Get down from there! Friend, hide! Hurry! Hurry! Dad? Mom? -Get out of there!
-Dad! Dad! Get out of there!
I told you to get out! -Dad! Please have mercy.
-Get out! Pa! You animal! You animal! -Mom! Please have mercy, Mom!
-Stop it, Ma'am. You animal!
You've brought shame upon us! I sent you to school, and this is how you repay us,
you beast! Mom! Enough!
Please, enough. Enough, Mom. Terya, don't. -[Jing] Mom!
-[friend 1] Stop it, Ma'am. Enough, please. Enough, Mom. [sobs] How long have you been
planning to deceive us, Jing? How many times
have you done this to us? How many times
have you joined those pageants? This should be burned! Burned! Do you understand the shame
you've brought upon me? I am a teacher, Jing, and your father
is in the government. We've worked hard
to uphold our family name, and you destroy it
because of your foolishness. Surely, the whole town
is laughing at us. You're judged based on
what you've done to me. You didn't even wait for us
to get home. Mom, you embarrassed me. You embarrassed the whole family
in front of many people. [cries]
I'm not doing anything wrong. I tried to be straight for you, but I'm truly happy
being like this. [scoffs] Happy? Where are you happy, huh? Do you think you'll be happy
dressing like a woman? Is that it? [scoffs] Why? What do you want to happen? Do you want to be a woman? Do you want men to like you? Don't you understand that what
you're doing is disgusting? [cries] This is me. No matter how I try to stop it,
this is who I am. You won't understand. I really won't understand because you won't achieve
anything in life like this. You don't know. Even in this state,
I'm studying well. No one will respect you.
No one... No one will love you like this. Even you? You love me, right? Because I'm your child. Will that change
because of how I am now? [cries] You're our child. We love you. We're doing this
for your own good. [Charo]
<i>My parents have completely</i> <i>distanced themselves from me.</i> <i>I feel like a stranger</i>
<i>in our own home,</i> <i>but that's how it is.</i> <i>Despite everything,</i> <i>I still want to gain</i>
<i>their love and acceptance,</i> <i>so I continue</i>
<i>to strive in my studies</i> <i>until I graduated and work.</i> Mom! Jing? I have good news. Wait. What is it? [footsteps] What is it? Mom, I got accepted.
I passed the interview. [laughter] You'll be a caregiver in Canada? Yes! Okay, I'll call
your uncle right away. I'll tell him
to expect you there. If you had continued
dressing like a woman, maybe you wouldn't
have been accepted. I agree. Good thing your mother and I insisted that you look
like a man. Now you look like one,
and they accepted you. -Go, prepare for that.
-Yes, Dad. -Canada is waiting for you.
-Okay, Dad. Okay, come on. [Charo] <i>I finally left</i>
<i>for Calgary in Alberta, Canada.</i> <i>There, I worked</i>
<i>as a caregiver for my auntie,</i> <i>but after a year and a half,</i> <i>I needed to find a new job.</i> Have you worked
as a nanny before? As a caregiver
for a middle-aged woman, but I'm good with children. Well, I have two daughters. A seven-year-old
and a four-year-old. Are those your girls? Oh, my God, they're all pretty,
and they look like good girls. Yes, they are.
They need care right now. My wife and I
are going through a divorce, and the girls are in my care. And he really has no clue
that you're not a woman. None at all. It's good
because I need a new employer. Just be careful, friend. If you get caught, you might lose your job,
and it might not just be that. Yes, girl. I can do it. You know, I've become an expert
in beauty pageants. Besides, they've become
like family to me. Plus, the ones I take care of
are kind and cute. -Hey, girls.
-Hi! See, um, my friend Johnny
over there was wondering if he could get your number. Say yes. Alright. Okay. Okay. Good. All right. Cheers.
Hey, what's up, babe? He's cute. Go for him. [Charo]
<i>Johnny and I started dating.</i> <i>At first, I thought it was just</i>
<i>flirting with no direction,</i> <i>so, like with my new employer,</i> <i>I pretended to be a woman</i>
<i>to him.</i> No, it's not what I mean. I don't just like you. I'm falling in love with you. Jinky? Johnny? -Hey.
-Hi. -Hey, Nikki.
-Hey. -How are you?
-I'm good, I'm good. I didn't know that you guys
are coming here tonight. Is it okay if I can talk
to Jinky for a moment? Yes, sure. Go ahead. Stay away from him, friend. Why? It seems like
you're getting serious. Hmm. Don't deny it. [chuckles] He said he's in love with me. Friend,
he thinks you're a woman. What do you think
his reaction will be when he finds out
you're lying to him? Nikki, I have no intention
of deceiving him. I thought this was just nothing, but, Nikki, I love him now too. So, it's harder now
to tell the truth. I know, friend. That's why you should end it because we both know
that if he finds out the truth, he won't accept you. Men like him
won't love people like us. I love you, Jinky. I love you too. [both moaning] I love you, Jinky. I love you so much. I love you. Oh, wait. Stop! Stop! Stop. What's wrong? You need to know
something about me, Johnny. What are you talking about? I'm a man. Are you... Are you serious? Show me. Johnny... -Show me!
-I'm not a woman. I'm gay. I'm a man. Show me. [sobs] Bye. Thank you. [knocks on door] Johnny, what are you doing here? I tried to figure it out too, but it's been two months,
and I still love you. I don't care anymore.
I need you. I love you so much,
and I want to marry you. [exhales] Do you understand
what you're saying? Johnny, if you marry me,
we won't be able to have kids. I know,
and it doesn't matter anymore. sJust please, say yes and be my wife. [gasps] Oh, my God. Yes! Yes, Johnny. [Charo] <i>I bid farewell</i>
<i>to my employer after that</i> <i>and lived with Johnny.</i> <i>We arranged the papers</i>
<i>for the wedding.</i> <i>There were no problems</i> <i>because same-sex marriage</i>
<i>is legal in Alberta, Canada,</i> <i>but only Johnny</i>
<i>and the minister who married us</i> <i>knew my true gender.</i> [glasses clinking] <i>For Johnny's family and friends,</i>
<i>I was considered a woman,</i> <i>but I put that aside</i> <i>because a childhood dream</i>
<i>was about to come true.</i> <i>I found a man who would</i>
<i>truly love and accept me,</i> <i>and I would be his bride.</i> [applauding] [romantic music playing] [cell phone ringing] Hello, Jing? <i>Hello, Mom.</i> Mom, I have news for you. I got married. Married? To a woman? No, Mom. Of course, to a man. His name is Johnny. Oh, Jing. You're wasting a call
on the phone for a joke again. Mom, it's not a joke. Oh, there you go again.
Dreaming again. Mom, someone accepted
and loved me. Why can't you do that to me? [clamoring] [Charo] <i>Because of my auntie's</i>
<i>confirmation in Canada,</i> <i>Mom and Dad believed</i>
<i>in my marriage.</i> <i>I was deeply hurt</i>
<i>by their reactions.</i> <i>I set that aside and focused</i>
<i>on being Johnny's wife.</i> [man 1] Get a room. [laughs] Babe, would you fix
this idiot up with one of your friends? He's all dried up and needed
a romance real bad. Yes, please. Please introduce me
to the right person. Right person, I mean,
with the right body parts. Okay? I don't wanna end up
like this idiot right here. -Whoa, whoa, whoa!
-Why? Oh, yeah. Okay. That's right. You don't know the story? Last week,
this guy was set up to a girl who turned out to be a guy. -[man 2] Hey, hey.
-Whoa! What? Hey, it's funny to you, but it scared
the hell out of me, man. I ran out of my motel room
so fast. [man 1]
Man, you could have stayed, man. You could have enjoyed it. Well, you said
she was beautiful. Hey, I don't care
how beautiful he is. I'm not touching that. -I am not gay.
-Yeah, come on. [cheering] Hey, Babe. Your mom and I
talked earlier today. She was saying the same thing
wanting to have grandchildren. You should tell your family
and your friends. Johnny, let them know
who I really am, that I'm not really a woman. Why? Because it's hard
to keep lying like this. Johnny, I'm always scared that
someone is going to find out. We've hidden it well so far. Just no need to worry. But we're husband and wife,
Johnny. -There's no need for us to hide.
-I'm not gay, damn it! That's why we can't tell them. They're going to think I'm gay
when they find out who you are. I told you about my parents, how I had to pretend to be
but I just don't fit in, how I had to hide myself,
who I really was. Johnny... I thought I freed myself
from them, and I thought I found someone who finally accepted me
the way they could not, but you are ashamed as well. No. I'm not. Jinky, please. Please understand. It's hard for me too. I just need a little bit more time
before we let them know. Please. [Charo] <i>I believed him.</i>
<i>I continued pretending.</i> <i>We went back to how we were,</i> <i>and for four years,</i>
<i>we were still happy.</i> <i>We even wanted</i>
<i>to start a family.</i> Mom, Dad. My husband. My husband, Johnny. Nice to finally meet you, sir. You too, Johnny. Hello. And we've been wanting very long
to meet you. And uh, how long
are you planning to stay? Few days, a few weeks. As long as we get
what we came here for. Uh... We're thinking
of adopting a child here. Johnny and I are planning
to adopt a child. Right? And we also want to have
our own family. -We want us have our own family.
-Yes, of course. Well, as long as you are here, you're welcome to stay
here with us. Well, thank you very much. Um, Mom, Dad, maybe
we're causing trouble here? No. Why would you be
causing trouble? You won't cause any trouble. You're a family.
[laughs ]Stay here. Thank you. Thank you, Dad. Thank you very much. You sit down. We prepared
some refreshments for you. Thank you. Dad, thank you. [Adoy] Come on. [upbeat music playing] [Johnny]
Do you come here very often? Excuse me. What do you need
from my husband? Nothing, right? Leave. You're too full of yourself. Johnny,
what does she need from you? She was just
asking me something. Well, they can ask
while I'm here, right? You come from a country
with a lot of beautiful women. But I'm the most beautiful. I want my own child, Jinky. Yeah. That's why we're here
in the Philippines. We are going
to an orphanage tomorrow. No. I mean, I want my own child. You mean... you want a woman
to get pregnant. I want to be a father. I want to be a real father. You understand me, don't you? You want me to get
a woman for you? Yes! You do understand. Thank you, babe. I'm doing this for us,
for our family. You'll only stay here
with my husband overnight. By tomorrow morning,
it'll be done. I'll pay you 1500 pesos. If you get pregnant,
I'll add 5000 pesos. Of course, we'll cover
all expenses for pregnancy and childbirth. Do we understand each other? Yes. [door bells rings] Thank you. Let's go. [Charo] <i>Johnny's plan to have</i>
<i>a child wasn't successful.</i> <i>The chosen baby maker</i>
<i>didn't get pregnant.</i> <i>I couldn't tell my husband</i>
<i>that I was relieved.</i> <i>We went back to Canada</i>
<i>and continued our life there.</i> <i>I just tried to forget</i>
<i>what happened,</i> <i>as if it was a bad dream.</i> <i>After two years,</i>
<i>I returned to the Philippines</i> <i>for my younger sister's wedding.</i> -Sister...
-[both laugh] It's sad, Sis, that I wasn't
there for your wedding. I didn't see you
in a wedding gown. Oh, well. It's a good thing
you didn't see me, or you might feel insecure. [both laugh] Your aunt sent a photo.
You looked beautiful. -Really, Dad?
-Yes. -[chuckles]
-Yes. [cell phone ringing] Johnny? Oh, you're here? In the Philippines? Okay, I'll fetch you
at the airport. Okay? Okay, bye. I love you.
I'll see you. You really just arrived today? Yeah. Just like I said. Why? I was just surprised. You didn't tell me that
you're planning to come here. We should have left together. I had some things I gotta
to take care of before I... before I leave Besides,
I wanted to surprise you. Aren't you glad I'm here? Of course, I am. It's good. -[cell phone ringing]
-Oh. Hold on. I'm gonna take this. Hello? Yes. My child. Dear... Are you okay? Yes, Dad. [sighs] [cell phone rings] How could you? You said you love me. How could you do this to me?
You're cheating on me! You said you love me! No, don't do that to her. How long have you been
cheating on me? Aren't you going to say
anything? Johnny, say something. I've loved you, Jinky.
You know I did. And I could love you forever, but I just can't accept
who you are. I tried, but I just can't. You animal! -[thuds]
-Oh! Hey! Don't hurt my child! Johnny... [sobs] Johnny! Johnny! -You...
-Jinky, please. -Don't make a scene.
-You beast! You're all beasts. Do you know who that is? He's my husband.
He's my husband. But he said
you're no longer together. Animals!
Go to hell, both of you! Johnny, when you tell someone
you love them, that means you accept them
for who they are. Completely. You never really loved me,
Johnny. You never really loved me! You never really loved me,
Johnny! You never really loved me,
Johnny. [sobs] You never really loved me,
Johnny. You never really loved me,
Johnny! You never really loved me. You never really loved me,
Johnny. What happened? Are you okay, my child? Did he hurt you? He went with his woman. [sad music playing] You know, Dad... you were right back then. When you said
that if I'm like this, no one will accept me. I thought Johnny was different, but he just loved me without accepting me. It's how I was. I can't be accepted. I can't be loved. Jing... I was wrong
in what I said to you before. I was wrong about many things, and you proved that. I thought... your life would be a waste or you wouldn't
achieve anything, but look at everything
you've done. You finished your education, got a decent job, and even got married. Jing... Jing. Forgive us for all the pain
and mistakes we made. We love you so much. -And we accept you, my child.
-[sobs] Do you need anything? My child, just tell us. None, Mom. My heart...s maybe you can assemble it again because it's completely
shattered. I have something
to return to you. [chuckles] I thought, Mom,
you already burned this. I couldn't do it,
so I just hid it. I should have given it
back to you a long time ago. You'll forget him. [Charo] <i>I went through a painful</i>
<i>experience with Johnny,</i> <i>but I didn't expect</i>
<i>that the ones</i> <i>who would help me rise again</i> <i>were the people I thought</i> <i>would never embrace my identity.</i> I love you, Mom.
I love you, Dad. [Adoy]
Old cars are being stolen now. Yes, buddy.
That's a serious case. Huh? What's his case now? Didn't the police stop the car
he was working on? -That's why he bought so many.
-Yes. -I don't understand.
-Thanks. That's why we don't know
if we should... Jing. My child. Pals, this is my prettiest daughter. Listen, she came
all the way from Canada. She stayed there for years. Come, my sweet girl. Sit here. [man]
Let her sit. Sit down, Jing. Do you want to drink? [Charo] <i>In the end, not only did</i>
<i>I feel the love of my parents,</i> <i>but I also gained</i>
<i>their acceptance.</i> <i>I carried that joy with me</i>
<i>when I returned to Canada.</i> <i>Johnny and I didn't reconcile,</i> <i>but I left my heart open</i>
<i>to love again.</i> <i>I am also teaching myself</i> <i>to forgive and give the freedom</i>
<i>he sought from me.</i> <i>Whatever happens,</i> <i>I am now braver to face</i>
<i>the challenges in my life</i> <i>because I know I have a family</i>
<i>that loves me.</i> <i>That's all for now.</i>
<i>Respectfully, Jinky.</i> Even if children inherit traits
from their parents, they have
their own personalities that may differ from the image
we envision for them. It's more challenging
for children like Jing to accept themselves because of the fear
of judgment from others. That's why
the love and acceptance of their parents are crucial. It serves as their protection
from the trials they face in their efforts to break free from society's
negative perception of them. This is Charo Santos. Good evening, Kapamilya. CROWN [theme music playing]
