Neri Naig shares her struggle: “Why do I feel like I’m never enough?”

• Neri Naig-Miranda shared her feelings about never being enough and opened up about how this pressure has followed her since childhood
• The actress said she often feels the need to do more as a mom, wife, daughter, and friend even when she is already trying her best
• Neri explained that she is now learning to accept herself and understand that she does not need to be “more” to be worthy
• She ended her message by reminding others that they are already enough and do not need to earn their worth

Neri Naig-Miranda, wife of Parokya ni Edgar frontman Chito Miranda, opened up on social media about the feeling of never being “enough.” In her post, she shared that despite working hard as a mother, wife, daughter, and friend, she often feels like she still needs to do more.

Neri said she grew up without hearing reassuring words like “You’re enough” or “You can rest,” which made her look for validation through achievements and productivity. But now, she is learning to accept that she does not need to be more than who she is, and she hopes others who feel the same can also find peace in knowing they are already worthy.

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Below is Neri’s full reflection:

“Why Do I Feel Like I’m Never Enough?

This morning, habang nagkakape ako sa garden, I opened my journal and wrote something I never really say out loud…

“Why do I feel like I’m never enough?”

Di ko alam kung ako lang ba ’to o may nakakaramdam din ba sa inyo ng ganito?

Yung pakiramdam na kahit anong gawin mo… as a mom, a wife, a daughter, a friend…. parang may kulang pa rin. Parang kailangan pa ng MORE.

More work. More effort. More results. More proof.

Growing up, no one really told me..

“You’re enough.”

“You’re doing good.”

“You can rest.”

So I looked for those words everywhere.

From people.

From accomplishments.

From praise.

From how clean my house is.

From how productive my day looks.

From how many things I can juggle without breaking.

But lately… habang tumatanda ako, habang napapagod, habang dumadaan sa mga seasons ng buhay.. I’m learning something new.

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I don’t need to be “MORE” to be worthy.

I just need to be ME.

The quiet, tired, soft, hopeful, sometimes-sabaw version of me.

The mom who tries.

The wife who shows up.

The woman who keeps going even when her heart is heavy.

And that Neri… that real Neri… is already enough.

Baka kailangan mo rin marinig yan ngayon.

Maybe you’ve been too hard on yourself.

Maybe you’re tired of proving something.

Maybe you forget that even on your simplest days, you are still worthy of love, rest, joy, and grace.

So here’s OUR GENTLE REMINDER for today…

WE don’t need to earn OUR worth.

WE already have it.

WE are enough… exactly as WE are right now.

If you’re reading this with your coffee or tsaa..

if you’re tired,

if you’re questioning yourself,

if you’re trying your best…

Sabay tayo.

We’ll figure this season out together”

Chito Miranda is a Filipino singer-songwriter best known as the founding member and lead vocalist of the rock band Parokya ni Edgar. The band, formed in 1993, is renowned for its blend of alternative rock, pop rock, and comedy rock, and has been a significant presence in the Philippine music scene. Beyond his work with Parokya ni Edgar, Chito has collaborated with various artists, including Gloc-9, Rico Blanco, and Ben&Ben. He also has appeared as a judge on television talent shows like Idol Philippines. In 2014, Chito Miranda married actress Neri Naig. The couple has since been active in various business ventures.

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In a previous report by KAMI, Neri finally broke her silence over her controversial arrest. On March 21, Neri penned an emotional Instagram post about her ordeals in 2024. According to Neri, "Hindi ko talaga inakala na mapapasama ako sa Most Wanted sa Pilipinas." She also lamented the fact that some even took advantage of her situation back then. Neri was eventually acquitted of all the charges.

Earlier, Chito Miranda shared on Instagram that he misses his family while touring with Parokya ni Edgar. The rock star said he feels grateful for their continued gigs but struggles with guilt and exhaustion from being away. Even during short breaks, he couldn’t fully enjoy time with loved ones due to errands and lack of rest. He posted an old photo with his family to express how much he cherishes being complete with them.

Source: KAMI.com.gh