Readers recall their worst heartbreak

Saying goodbye to someone and ending a relationship (any relationship) is one of the most difficult situations to deal with. It comes with a mix of conflicting emotions: confusion, anger, loss, grief. But as what they say, everything happens for a reason; it may be a blessing or a lesson. And the only way to get through it is to accept it and keep moving forward. These brave souls share their worst heartbreak for you to know that you’re not alone.

Shane Antipala, 26 Territory Manager

It was my ex's birthday. I was bringing a box with scrapbooks, letters and other stuff that I exerted so much effort on. I was so excited to hand him my gifts but right before I was able to talk, he immediately said, "Let's end this." I was speechless and shocked. I cried and knelt to beg him to stay, but he just ignored me and walked away.

Thea Ceniza, 26 Instructor

My worst heartbreak was when the closest person in my life, my sister, left for Vietnam to work. She used to be my confidante. After she stayed in Vietnam for two to three months, she has closed her doors and seldomly communicates with me.

Sael Cortes, 28 Musician

My worst heartbreak was when my father died when I was 18. I'm an only child so he was my partner in crime and my number one fan in life. I grew up with his passion in music. What's more heartbreaking is that he can't witness my music career since I started in the industry when I was 25 years old already. That's my most heartbreaking story.

Mier Villegas, 27 Corporate Marketing Head, CebuDoc Group

My worst heartbreak was when I lost myself in the process of waiting. Waiting for the right time and right opportunity made me wander only to realize that I was already lost living a life without a purpose. From there, I learned that we should create an opportunity for growth and value ourselves so that we may not be devalued by others. Live your life in hope and knowing your worth—that is what I tell myself every day, ready for the next heartbreaks.

Lloyd Chua, 29 Blogger/Content Creator

Having to celebrate a relationship’s second anniversary and also have my heart broken on the same day, on Valentine’s day, is probably the worst thing that could happen, especially when it's supposed to be the day that we celebrate love. And just when you thought it couldn't get worse, I had to leave my place on that same week. I felt so lost and insecure that it definitely left a mark. But in hindsight, I’m still glad it happened. I learned to value myself more and ended up being tougher and smarter, for the better.