02/12/2025
โจ A Trauma-Informed Reflection on the โฑ500 Noche Buena โจ
Christmas is meant to be a time of joy. But for many families, the idea of celebrating with only โฑ500 can stir up old wounds โ memories of scarcity, stress, and endless sacrifice.
Itโs not just about the money. Itโs about the weight of trying to provide, to create joy, to protect your children from what you once endured. For parents, every peso carries love, hope, and sometimes heartbreak.
Feeling upset, anxious, or even ashamed in this situation doesnโt make anyone โungrateful.โ It makes us human. Trauma leaves marks on how we perceive safety, fairness, and care โ and the holidays can amplify that.
Hereโs the empowering truth:
๐ You are doing your best. That matters more than any number.
๐ Your love, effort, and presence are worth far more than any budget.
๐ Creating memories, resilience, and hope for your children is priceless.
This Christmas, letโs shift the conversation:
Not about whether โฑ500 is โenough,โ but about honoring the courage, resourcefulness, and love of every parent who tries against all odds.
Because trauma-informed care isnโt just for professionals โ itโs for every one of us. Itโs about seeing each other, validating struggles, and empowering families to thrive, even with limited resources.
This holiday season, celebrate what truly matters: love, presence, and resilience. ๐๐