Esnyr Opens Up About His Family Struggles
ESNYR – The social media personality, known for his humor, revealed the emotional struggles he carries regarding his father during an episode of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab.
He shared that he started creating content during the pandemic, earning between ₱5,000 and ₱10,000, which he used to help with household expenses in Davao del Sur, including groceries and electricity bills. As his career grew, he received opportunities in Manila, but this also marked the beginning of conflicts with his family.
At one point, Esnyr’s family informed him that his father was at risk of being imprisoned due to unpaid debts. The amount owed was the same as what he was set to earn, so he willingly gave it to prevent his father’s imprisonment.
“Since medyo malaki ‘yong binayaran ko para lang hindi makulong ang father ko. Kumayod ako, tinanggap ko lahat-lahat ng brands. Everyday gumagawa ako ng script, mag-eedit ako, magsho-shoot ako tapos sobrang busy ko that time na nagme-message sila papa sa akin, monthly sila nagme-message, ‘saan na ‘yong pera’” he recalled.
One day, after failing to respond, he received a painful message from his father: “Grabe ka magpasarap sa buhay mo d’yan. Kaya mo makita ‘yong parents mo na naghirap. Pero sige lang, gusto kong malaman mo na mabubuhay kami kahit wala ka’.”
This deeply hurt Esnyr, who had been sacrificing so much for his family. “Hindi ako humihingi ng mga bagay sa kanila, ako ‘yong bigay nang bigay. Natatakot nga kong tawagin sarili ko na breadwinner kasi sinabi sa akin ni papa na ‘Huwag mo nama i-take credit lahat kasi nagwo-work ka.’ Gets ko naman ‘yon kaya hindi ko tinatawag sarili ko na breadwinner.”
Esnyr shared his sadness over his distant relationship with his father, admitting they were never close and never exchanged “I love you.” He joined PBB not only to represent the LGBT community but also to show his family his love. In his final message, he expressed his deep love for his father, hoping to mend their relationship and find peace.