I grew up in a family where showing emotionally vulnerability was seen as a crime. Expressing feelings and showing emotions were prohibited. Being sad and depressed are viewed as a signs of weakness. Small mistakes would result in being scolded and labeled as "walang kwenta" or worthless. When I suffered emotional pain that resulted in mental breakdown, I sought emotional help from my family, but all I got was criticism, and branded as worthless child. My mental health has gotten even worse. They talked behind my back and their hurtful words still echo in my mind saying: "wala pa sa kalingkingan at wala pang trabaho ay depressed na". They laughed as if my struggles are nothing and insignificant.