18/05/2026
Listening to Kaye Abad share her cancer journey somehow brought me back to what I went through last year.
The last time I stayed in a hospital was 16 years ago when I gave birth to Yelena. So being admitted again because of a health concern brought a different kind of fear. The anxiety, the endless what ifs, the silent prayers, and overthinking every possible scenario because suddenly something feels uncertain.
I’ve processed so many critical illness claims over the years and I’ve seen how life can really change in an instant. But experiencing even a small glimpse of that fear yourself hits differently.
One thing I realized is that we really never know when we’ll need help.
✅ Health cards matter.
✅ PhilHealth contributions can still help when the unexpected happens (kahit nakakabwisit minsan 😅)
✅ Having protection in place for bigger health uncertainties isn’t about expecting the worst. It’s about giving yourself and your family one less thing to worry about during difficult moments.
With God’s grace, after all the fear and overthinking, I was reassured not to worry too much and that it’s simply something to monitor yearly. 🤍
Sharing this not as an insurance agent, but as someone who was reminded that health really is something we often take for granted… until life gives you a little scare. 🥹
