PCOS Millennials

“Patawad, pero kailangan ko nang bumitaw.”

I whispered those words one quiet morning, habang pinagmamasdan ko ang isang bagay na minsan kong minahal—o baka hanggang ngayon mahal ko pa rin.

The kind where you cry in silence, wondering if you’re doing the right thing. The kind where your heart says stay, but your soul gently whispers, go.

We all know this pain—the ache of letting go of once you loved. But what if the thing you’re letting go of isn’t a person?

What if it’s the midnight snacks you shared with yourself during your loneliest nights?

What if it’s the sweet dessert you reached for after every stressful day?

What if it’s the extra rice that made every meal feel complete?

This isn’t just a story about heartbreak.

This is the story of every Filipina with PCOS who is learning to say goodbye to the things that once gave comfort but are now keeping her from healing.

This isn’t just a love letter to someone I’m letting go of.

It’s a farewell to the midnight snacks, the sugary desserts, the nights I exchanged sleep for stress, the endless grind, and the excuses that once felt like comfort—but were really keeping me from healing.

Because for women like us, who are living with PCOS, letting go isn’t just about romance.

It’s about survival.

It’s about healing.

And most of all, it’s about choosing ourselves even when it hurts.

So if you’ve ever had to say goodbye to someone—or something—you love, only to make room for something better… kakampi, this one’s for you.

Goodbye Isn’t Always a Choice, Sometimes It’s a Necessity

There are moments in life when we do things not because we want to, but because we believe they are the right thing to do.

“May mga bagay tayong ginawa hindi dahil gusto natin pero dahil yun ang tingin natin ang tama.”

It might not make sense to others, but we push through. We hold on to our decision, even if it hurts. Even if someone else gets hurt. Because deep down, we know: this is the kind of choice that leads to something better.

And that includes walking away from habits and comforts we’ve grown up with.

“Hindi nila alam ang sakit ng lumayo sa mga bagay na kinagisnan na.”

They don’t see the struggle when we say no to things that once brought us joy. They don’t see the pain in choosing a new path—especially when that path is unfamiliar, uncertain, and a little bit lonely.

But still, we walk away. Because healing is worth it.

From Familiar to Fearless: Choosing the Unknown

Maybe this is the season to move on.

To stop drowning in work, to stop hiding behind stress, and to let go of the distractions that once made us feel alive but are now slowly draining us.

You see, we often cling to what’s familiar. That late-night binge-watch, that sugary snack, that constant hustle—they gave us satisfaction.

They felt like love.

But slowly, we begin to realize they are part of what’s triggering our PCOS.

• The sweets? They give us joy, then leave us tired and bloated.
• The extra carbs? They satisfy cravings, but mess with our insulin.
• The lack of sleep? It helps us escape, but ruins our hormones.

“Hindi ako OA, ha?”

But choosing a healthier lifestyle? That’s not being strict. That’s being loving.

The Hidden Pain of Letting Go

Letting go of these habits feels like heartbreak because they were part of us.

They were our coping mechanisms. Our quiet rewards.

I remember my first week of cutting back on sugar. Parang breakup talaga. I was irritable, sad, and constantly thinking, *“Just one more bite…”

But I knew that if I wanted my body to heal, I had to give it a chance.

Letting go is not about depriving yourself. It’s about setting yourself free.

Free from:

• constant fatigue
• unpredictable cycles
• acne that ruins your confidence
• mood swings that confuse even you
• the fear that something’s wrong but no one understands

Letting go is about making room for healing.

The Power of Small Choices

You don’t have to change your life overnight. You don’t have to be perfect.

You just have to begin.

Start with one choice:

• Choose water over soda.
• Sleep 30 minutes earlier.
• Say no to the second serving.
• Replace sweets with fruits.
• Add fiber to your meals.

Every small change matters. Every step forward counts.

It may not feel like much, but over time, it adds up to something beautiful.

A Real Filipina Story

Let me share a message I got from one of our sisters in the PCOS Millennials community:

“Hi Ate Reese, I started walking for 15 minutes every day after work. At first, I just wanted to clear my head. But after a week, my bloating reduced. My skin started clearing up. I didn’t expect it to matter so much. I’m not perfect, but I’m trying.”

That’s what healing looks like.

Not flashy. Not quick.

But consistent. And kind.

Saying Goodbye is Saying Yes to Yourself

When you say goodbye to unhealthy patterns, you’re saying yes to:

• clearer skin
• balanced hormones
• better moods
• improved energy
• a cycle that finally makes sense
• and a future filled with hope

That’s not punishment. That’s love.

You deserve to feel good. You deserve to enjoy life without worrying about every symptom. You deserve peace in your body.

You Are Not Alone

If you’re struggling with PCOS, please know: your story matters.

Your pain is real. And your healing is possible. You don’t have to figure it all out today. You just have to believe that you are worth the effort.

We are a community of women learning to let go together.

One snack at a time. One night of rest at a time. One choice at a time. And in those choices, we find strength. We find healing.

We find ourselves.

Love,

Reese ❤️

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