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Oct 04 2008

Two days ago marked the day when I officially became an OFW. Overseas Filipino Worker. I was 23 then. I admit, I wasn’t ready. But I had to for some personal and financial constraint reasons. It was indeed like a roller coaster ride for me. I experienced being sexually harassed on the road. Verbally harassed by the Superiors. I experienced having an empty wallet for the whole month, survived with the meals that our company provided for us. With all these, I managed. I struggled a lot, yes. But I managed and even made it to my 8th year, last year.

If, I have to live again, and given the chance to have the same opportunity, I’d be happy to cross the same path with open arms but with a little redirection, maybe.

Now that I am back home, a stay at home mom to my 2 year old daughter, I’m still proud to be tagged with this label “ex-OFW“. You need to be one to understand one.

Kudos to all OFWs!

luisa

October 4th, 2008 at 18:35
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it must have been hard. i am not an ofw, my mom is and i do unerstand how sometimes it can be so tough. i have high respects for OFW. i will be one day.

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cielo

October 5th, 2008 at 05:21
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mabuhay ang Pamilyang OFW…it is not easy being one…tons of sacrifices…i just hope that our economy will pick up and those voted in the position will be honest in their service…that way, hindi na kailangan na magtrabaho sa ibayong dagat

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Ewok

October 8th, 2008 at 04:54
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That is so true. I do agree that one needs to walk in another’s shoes before he/she can say I understand what you’re going through.

I salute the overseas workers who sacrificed a lot, endured pain and loneliness. I am glad that you have managed to come out of it unscathed and now ready to tell your stories.

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