0. 28 - The Difference Between a House and a Home

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"I just want to escape," pakikipag-usap ko sa sarili

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"I just want to escape," pakikipag-usap ko sa sarili. Hindi ko na mabilang ang pagbuga at paglanghap ko ng hangin habang balisang nakatingin sa malayo mula rito sa aking bintana.

"Let's eat," pag-anyaya ng pamilyar na boses na iyon.

"Iwanan mo na ako! Please," pabagsak kong pagkakasabi.

"Hindi ka nag-iisa, anak. You belong here. You belong in this house. This is your home. Remember that." Ramdam ko ang awa ng kaniyang boses pero hindi na ako muling magpapaloko pa sa mga ipinapakita nila. Hypocrite.

"Home? No, Mom. This isn't a home. This is just a house."

Umalis ako sa kuwartong iyon na hindi man lamang siya nilaanan ng kahit kaunting tingin.

What's the difference between a house and a home?

- A house is just a physical building but a home is not just four walls but it is where you feel belonged and loved. It is a place where you can create memories with the people that accept you for being who you are. Most importantly, it is where your heart belongs.

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