Lady Netizen Shares Sick Dad’s Struggles After Drinking Buddies Abandoned Him
A lady netizen shared her father’s heartbreaking journey after being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Recently, Rheanne Miranda-de Vera, a Facebook user, shared her father’s struggles after his drinking buddies allegedly abandoned him. The post quickly circulated online and elicited comments from the internet users.
Once surrounded by a large group of friends, he now faces his illness alone, with no visits from those who used to spend time with him.
Her father used to have an active social life. Every weekend, he was with friends, drinking and enjoying their company. There was never a time when his house was empty. They celebrated life together, but when hardship came, everyone seemed to disappear.
Before being diagnosed with CKD, he suffered a traumatic accident, which likely contributed to his current condition. His daughter witnessed his struggles firsthand, from physical pain to emotional suffering.
Unfortunately, none of his so-called friends even asked how he was doing. The lady netizen realizes not everyone who celebrates with you will stand by you when you need them the most. She recalled that, when she was young, family time was rare because her father prioritized his friends.
Despite having the means, they never went on family outings or bonding moments together. Now, she hopes to remind people her age to be wiser about where they invest their time, energy, and money.
Friendships built on temporary fun may not last when life takes a turn for the worse. Instead, she encourages people to prioritize their health, save for the future, and value their family.
Here is the full post:
“He is my father. He was diagnosed with CKD (chronic kidney disease) years ago. He used to have many friends. I remember them well, and he had a huge circle of friends back then. They would get together every weekend, and I don’t remember a week without them hanging out. Inom dito, inom dyan inom magdamagan.
Before his CKD diagnosis, he had a very traumatic accident, which I think led him to this situation. I’ve seen him suffer a lot in various situations, and I’ve seen him at his lowest point in life. But a simple question lingers in my mind, Why wasn’t a single friend by his side when he needed them the most? In my vivid memory, I don’t recall anyone asking him, “Kamusta ka?”
Isang factor lang yung tumatak sa isip ko “hindi lahat ng kasama mo sa kasiyahan, dadamayan ka pag ikaw na ang nangailangan”. Hindi ko kasi maalala na nagkaroon kami ng family time nung bata pa kami. Hindi ko kasi maalala umalis kami buong pamilya para mag bonding. Well sa pagkaka alam ko kaya naman ng pera nila that time.
Why am I posting this, especially to people who are the same age as mine? Wag niyo ibuhos yung pera at oras niyo sa mga taong hindi naman kayo sasamahan hangang dulo. Mag invest tayo sa health natin, mag ipon, because not a single person you call a ‘friend’ will help you or show care. May malakas na katawan kayo at pera spend time with your kids and family, sila yung mag aalaga sainyo pag walang wala na kayo.”
The online community expressed their reactions to the post:
