Journal

 August 20, 2025 / 9:16 AM

I feel exhausted and drained as of the moment. The kind of exhaustion where you crave the familiar atmosphere of your home. In short, I miss Tagum. I miss my mother’s non-stop bickering or the way my father would immediately dance when he hears music playing. The moment I moved here in Davao I felt relieved at first. I thought things would turn out better now that I’m far from home. But at what cost? I’ve been having a hard time coping with homesickness, everything just feels so unfamiliar and new. But during these hardships I was able to meet new people and experience new things. I’m still learning, still trying to fully adjust. The journey is still far ahead but I’m getting there.

Author: Hamdah A. Sam