Saab Magalona, ibinahagi ang istroya sa likod ng mga kalmot niya

- Saab Magalona shared with her social media followers some photos of her scratches

- Along with the photos, the celebrity mom shared the story behind the scratches

- She revealed how the minor wounds are part of her parenting journey

- The daughter of the late Francis M also penned a message to parents who are going through something similar

Saab Magalona has taken to social media to share a story she does not always share, which is about her scratches.

In an Instagram post on Monday, May 26, Saab shared a carousel of photos showing the scratches.

She also wrote a moving caption about how the scratches are part of her parenting journey.

“These scratches tell a story I don’t always share, but they’re very much a part of my parenting journey,” Saab began her post.

“As a mom of a child who’s still learning how to communicate, it’s taken years of literal blood, sweat, and tears to get to this point,” she opened up.

As per Saab, who has a son with cerebral palsy named Pancho, getting such minor wounds used to be the norm for her.

“It used to be the norm. Now, it’s thankfully rare. But when it happens, it still hurts,” Saab revealed.

She went on to air, “It’s hard not to take it personally but trust me: that never helps. The fastest way to calm him down is to acknowledge: ‘I know you didn’t want to hurt me.’ I tell him I’m right here and I’m listening.”

“Yes, I still get hurt. Yes, I still get mad, especially when he hurts himself. This is the truth. But here’s another truth: he’s come so far. WE have come so far.”

Furthermore, Saab penned an uplifting message to parents who are also going through something similar.

“Please know: you’re not alone. It will get better.”

“Keep assuming competence even if they are nonverbal. Talk to your child. Tell them you’re not scared of them or their feelings. HUG THEM! Let them know they are safe with you,” she advised.

Saab concluded her meaningful post by writing, “Let’s keep going.”

Saab Magalona is a Filipina actress and singer. Her parents are Francis Magalona and Pia Magalona. The social media star is married to Jim Bacarro. They have two children – Pancho and Vito. Saab's eldest, Pancho, has cerebral palsy. The celebrity mom's journey with her child has inspired a lot of parents, especially those with children who have disabilities.

Saab recently remembered her late daughter, Luna. On Instagram, Saab talked about 'picking at a scab' for days now as she tackled 'grief.' According to Saab, the body actually remembers anniversaries of trauma as well. In her post, she even recalled her own heartbreaking experience, making netizens emotional.

Meanwhile, Saab Magalona talked about her son, Vito. On Instagram, Saab revealed Vito has asked his teachers and classmates to call him "Mayor." He even wrote "Mayor Vito" in his worksheets which amused netizens. According to Saab, in her recent online post, "No, he doesn’t know what a MAYOR is."

Source: KAMI.com.gh