Exclusive: Candy Pangilinan talks about handling stress of being a single mom
- Candy Pangilinan revealed to KAMI that it can be overwhelming at times to be a single parent to her son, Quentin
- She shared that she prays a lot and makes sleep and rest a priority to manage the stress
- The star also goes for swims and bonds with some of her friends in order to rejuvenate
- Furthermore, she advised parents to not be afraid of taking a break and to cry sometimes to release their negative emotions
PAY ATTENTION: Click "See First" under the "Following" tab to see KAMI news on your News Feed
Candy Pangilinan discussed with KAMI about being a single mother to her beloved son, Quentin, who has special needs.
Source: Instagram
The comedienne revealed that it can be overwhelming at times to be a single parent to Quentin.
To manage the stress, Candy shared that she prays a lot and makes sleep and rest a priority.
She also goes for swims and bonds with some of her friends in order to rejuvenate and regain her strength and energy.
The single mom also advised parents to not be afraid of taking a break and to cry sometimes to release their negative emotions.
“I pray. I pray a lot. I sleep to rejuvenate. I watch TV, go for a swim or meet some friends. I think parents also need a break. I also try and cry sometime. Though, it doesn't last long. I also get tired of crying,” Candy told KAMI.
PAY ATTENTION: Shop with KAMI! The best offers and discounts on the market, product reviews and feedback
She also talked about how the Philippine society should improve for the benefit of people with special needs. Candy believes that raising awareness for people who are differently-abled and treating them with dignity and respect are important to have in a society.
“I think we should promote awareness for the safety of people who are differently-abled. I hope people especially those in authority get to learn how to deal with them. It's going to be hard but hopefully achievable. I hope that one day they be truly accepted in a community with dignity and respect,” she shared.
PAY ATTENTION: Enjoyed reading our story? Download KAMI's news app on Google Play now and stay up-to-date with major Filipino news!
Candy Pangilinan, born on May 8, 1972, is a film and television actress and comedienne. She bagged the best actress award at the CineFilipino 2016 and the Los Angeles International Film Festival.
PAY ATTENTION: Don't miss the latest Filipino news and the hottest celebrity stories! Follow KAMI.com.ph on Twitter!
In a previous report by KAMI, Candy Pangilinan revealed that her husband left her shortly after giving birth to their child, Quentin. She got honest about the difficulties she faces as a single mother to her child with special needs.
She also emotionally talked about her love for her only son. According to her, she felt she learned many things because of the need to be able to support her son. The comedienne also said that Quentin is the reason why she remained single.
Please like and share our amazing Facebook posts to support the KAMI team! Don’t hesitate to comment and share your opinions about our stories either. We love reading about your thoughts and views on different matters!
Source: KAMI.com.gh
