Maureen Wroblewitz
*Trigger warning*
NAPAKARAMI ring pinagdaanang pagsubok ng beauty queen-model na si Maureen Wroblewitz sa kanyang personal na buhay, lalo na noong teenager pa lamang siya.
Bilang pakikibahagi sa suicide prevention month at sa patuloy niyang pakikiisa sa mental health awareness, matapang na ibinahagi ng dalaga ang naging struggles niya sa buhay.
Sa pamamagitan ng kanyang Instagram at Facebook, nagkuwento si Maureen tungkol sa isang eksena sa kanyang nakaraan kung saan naisip daw niyang tapusin na ang kanyang buhay noong 13 years old pa lang siya.
Ayon kay Maureen, nagsimula raw siyang makarandam ng matinding depression at anxiety nang mamatay ang kanyang nanay.
Ang caption niya sa kanyang post, “Trigger Warning.
“Suicide Prevention Month: Sharing my story.
“This is a reminder to check on your friends and family. Most people suffer in silence and depression is usually hidden behind smiles and laughter.
“Remember to always be kind because you never know what someone is going through.”
Kalakip nga nito ang ilang throwback photos at ang mahaba niyang pahayag tungkol sa mga pinagdaanang challenges sa mura niyang edad.
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“This girl that you see smiling and posing in front of the camera was thinking of all the easiest ways to end her life just a few months prior.
“If it wasn’t for her little sister finding her in a vulnerable situation and telling her parents about it, I don’t know if I would be here today,” simulang pagbabahagi ni Maureen.
Patuloy pa niya, “After losing my mom at the of 11 and experiencing more of life’s difficulties soon after, I had slowly started losing faith in myself. I was fighting my inner demons alone because I chose to suffer in silence.
“I didn’t want to burden anyone with my problems, but I also was too ashamed of them. I knew something was wrong, but I wanted to hide that for as long as I could. It wasn’t until one blurry night that suddenly I was exposed,” dugtong pa ng dalaga.
Mismong ang mga magulang daw niya ang nanghikayat sa kanya na kumonsulta sa isang therapist na sinunod naman niya agad. Napakalaki rin ng naitulong ng librong “Life Without Limits” ng inspirational speaker na si Nick Vujicic na regalo ng tatay niya.
“Nick’s story had made me realize that at just 13, I hadn’t even seen the world yet
“From then on, I knew I had to make my dreams a reality, I knew I couldn’t hide in my darkness forever. I was convinced that telling my story was my purpose and that I had to work hard so I could become someone I’m proud of.
“A year later, I got discovered by my now momager on Instagram and [three] years after that, I was living my dreams in the Philippines,” pagbabahagi pa niya.
Umaasa si Maureen na sa pamamagitan ng ibinahagi niyang karanasan ay marami siyang matulungan at ma-inspire, “I have always wanted to share more about my mental health struggles, but I never knew how. I now understand that the best way is to just do it, to speak my truth and people will listen.
“I believe that even if I get to help just one person by sharing my story, I have done something right. Depression is still a constant battle for me but I am no longer afraid to ask for help,” aniya pa.
Sa ngayon ay patuloy pa rin siyang nagpapa-therapy at umaasa sa emotional support mula sa pamilya at sa kanyang bagong boyfriend.
“I can now say that I’m extremely proud of myself, not just for all my achievements but for having found the strength to fight for what I believed in. I’m glad I didn’t give up on myself. I now know that I am truly meant for something bigger.
“This is a reminder to check on your friends and family. Most people suffer in silence and depression is usually hidden behind smiles and laughter. Remember to always be kind because you never know what someone is going through,” paalala pa ng former beauty queen.
Kung matatandaan, noong 2021 ay nag-open up na rin si Maureen ng kanyang mental health struggles, “To whoever needs to hear this right now, know that you are not battling this alone.
“I wish I knew that when I was suffering from depression and anxiety (I still do). I wish I knew that all my feelings are valid,” sabi pa ng Asia’s Next Top Model grand winner noong 2017.
Nag-join din siya sa 2021 Miss Universe Philippines kung saan itinanghal siyang 1st runner-up.
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If you think you, your friend, or your family member is considering self-harm or suicide, you may call the National Mental Health Crisis Hotline at 1553 (Luzon-wide, landline toll-free), 0966-351-4518 or 0917-899-USAP (8727) for Globe/TM users, or 0908-639-2672 for Smart users.
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