Not all stepmothers are wicked witches. In fact, many of them are like Mariel, a loving, caring individual who tries to belong in a family which she is not a part of, and which cannot be truly hers.
Quoted from Sharon Cuneta’s film “Madrasta”.
Hindi ko man alam ang takbo ng kuwento ng pelikulang ito pero alam na alam ko kong ano ang ginagampanang papel ni Sharon Cuneta dito. Like Mariel, isa akong Madrasta na kabilang sa hindi masusungit na tipo. Ang role na ito ay pinangangatawan ko ng taos puso, dahil isa itong obligasyon na nakasalalay sa aking balikat (kapag sila ay nandito sa amin). This role is very challenging and hard to play in real life. It needs patience, understanding, a bit knowledge of human nature, flexibility and above all…strength.
To be honest with you, I can claim myself as a successful stepmom, because I don’t try or never tried to replace or act as though I am their real mother. I understand that my role should be that of adult friends. I give them what I can but never expect anything back. Kaya ang resulta…we have become good friends, but hey, it is a hard won success. I have actually four stepchildren, pero madalas na ang tatlo lang ang pumupunta dito sa amin dahil may kaunting alitan ang panganay at ang ama. The kids are partly grown ups and teenagers now, kaya hindi na sila gaanong maligalig. Yon nga lang mukhang nadagdagan lately ang papel na aking ginagampanan. Hindi lang ako kusinera, labandera, tega linis at tega aliw sa kanila. Naging tsuper na ako ngayon, fashion consultant, hairstylist and adviser pa.
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