I saw this video Palaban na Pinay and it brought some not so nice memories of my childhood. Although my experiences when I was living in Binangonan was not exactly like this.
I was bullied when I was in elementary and even when I was already in high school. Bullied by both male and female classmates and schoolmates, and a few times by my very own teachers.
I was a very shy girl and timid. Even when someone pushed me, I would just move aside. I just looked and felt sad but never defended myself.
Maybe this was one of the reasons I am so kaiyak. I just contained my anger.
Except one time, when I pushed some boys who were blocking the hallway with the intention to push and bump me. I positioned and steadied my feet and as they approached me, I hit one on the face and pushed them. They were out balanced and fell on the wooden floor. And when I chased a neighbor who was pestering me. He was running very fast but I matched his speed, when I was close enough, I readied my right fist and hit him, but before my fist landed on his head, he tripped and fell on the cemented street.
But do not be mistaken, I am no longer shy and timid like before. At my age now, I would defend myself with all my might. But my husband reminded me not to be this way. He said- just to ignore people like that otherwise I would end up shooting someone. He’s right.
But I like this girl. She did not start the fight and in fact she was very calm at first. But the American pushed her limits.
