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Red Flag Alert: Dili Pa Ready Makilala si Bagets? (Single Mom Edition)

Okay, mga momshies! Let’s talk about dating. We all know, diba, na complicated ang single mom life. Single mom tayo, and that means our kids are our priority. Period. So, when it comes to dating, there are “red flags” that we want to avoid the earliest possible. And one of that is? If the guy we’re dating is… hesitant na makilala ang mga bata. Why is this a red flag, though? Kids are non-negotiable: Kung seryoso talaga siya sa’yo, dapat

Xavy's Mom 30.03.2025 No Comments

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Teenage Crushes & Curfews: My Son’s Dating Life (and My Gray Hairs)

Okay, folks, buckle up. We’re diving into uncharted territory: my teenage son’s love life. Or, well, the budding stages of it, anyway. Let’s be real, as a single parent, this whole “my kid is dating” thing is throwing me for a loop. I mean, wasn’t he just building Lego spaceships yesterday? Suddenly, we’re talking about curfews, “friends” who text late at night, and the mysterious disappearance of all the good snacks in the house. Yep, my son’s officially entered the

Xavy's Mom 14.03.2025 No Comments

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Nah, You’re Not Crazy: Surviving Gaslighting

Hey everyone, let’s chat about something that’s way too common: gaslighting. It’s when someone manipulates you into questioning your own reality. Think of it like a really annoying “mind game,” and honestly, it’s not fun. First off, if you’re feeling confused, doubting your own memory, or constantly apologizing, you’re not alone. Hindi ka nag-iisa. You might be getting gaslighted, and it’s time to take your power back. 1. Recognize the Signs: “Wait, ano daw?” Gaslighting isn’t always obvious. It can

Xavy's Mom 11.03.2025 No Comments

Gaslighted? Now what?

Moving on after enduring the emotional turmoil of gaslighting is a courageous journey towards reclaiming one’s identity and rebuilding a shattered sense of self. Gaslighting, a form of psychological manipulation that distorts reality, leaves victims questioning their perceptions and self-worth. However, the path to healing is marked by resilience and self-compassion. The first crucial step in moving on is acknowledging the reality of the gaslighting experience. Trust your instincts and validate your emotions, recognizing that the manipulation was not a

Xavy's Mom 21.11.2023 No Comments

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Second chances and what not.

*Just another one of those long overdue posts that’s been sitting in my drafts for some time now. Everybody deserves a second chance in this world. Tapos na. Sabi mo sa friends mo, okay ka na. Ayaw mo na talaga. Move on ka na nga eh. And then you’re driving one late night, some fvcking love song gets played on the radio, everything came rushing back in. Yung feeling mo na binuhusan ka ng balde baldeng nostalgia. You start to think about

Xavy's Mom 11.06.2018 No Comments

Breakup Diaries

Coffee mumbles

Today I took a quick look at the ex’s (the most recent ex) Facebook profile. I got curious after seeing him at the intersection near the office. I already knew he was in town, a common friend told me the other week. God I hate it when common friends tell me news about him. I told myself that it was going to a quick look only. And I lied. I dug deeper into the post and the comments. :D Photos of him and

Xavy's Mom 17.04.2018 No Comments

Betrayal

Relationships, affairs and infidelity.

“Don’t do unto others what you don’t want done unto you.” – Confucius I’ve always believed that karma exists. Sometimes not as fast as you wanted it but still, it’s there, sulking in the dark and just waiting for the right moment. Which is why if I do something really drastic I always take into consideration if I would be okay if someone did the same thing to me. I’m no saint, I’m a bitch most of the time. But

Xavy's Mom 06.04.2018 No Comments

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