A netizen named Micaella Punis shared a heartfelt post on Facebook, reflecting on her family’s journey with addiction and the broader impact of the Philippine government's war on drugs under former President Duterte. In her post, Micaella writes, “My parents faced a tough battle with addiction in the past,” accompanied by a photo with her family.
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While the war on drugs has been widely criticized for its methods, Micaella’s story offers a different perspective. She acknowledges how government programs related to the campaign, such as rehabilitation and support services, played a significant role in her family’s recovery journey. For Micaella, these initiatives were vital in helping her parents overcome addiction, making the war on drugs more than just a failed policy in her eyes.
By sharing her personal experience, Micaella highlights the complex reality of the war on drugs — while acknowledging its flaws, she suggests that it did offer crucial support to those battling addiction. Her post encourages a broader conversation about the campaign’s mixed outcomes, focusing on its potential to aid families in need of recovery.
Read her full Facebook post below:
“My parents faced a tough battle with addiction in the past. My mom sold drugs and my dad was a pusher. She spent time in jail twice—once for a month and again for three years. After her second release, she went through rehab for nearly two years. During that time, my dad focused on himself and even volunteered as a barangay tanod, turning his life back to God.
Now, both of them have come a long way. My mom is out of rehab and doing incredibly well, and my dad has a steady job. They’ve both been clean for almost five years since Tatay Digong’s War on Drugs began. I truly admire Tatay Digong for the impact he made in helping many people struggling with addiction.
Seeing my parents transform is a powerful reminder that change is possible, even in the darkest times. They are committed to their new path, and I couldn’t be prouder of them.
PS: My parents were pushed to surrender rather than risk their lives in the war on drugs; they chose not to fight back. If this campaign hadn't been implemented, they might still be struggling with addiction. Based on our experience, the war on drugs helped motivate them to change. They've been addicted since high school, but the pressure of the campaign prompted them to seek help and turn their lives around instead of facing the consequences of continued drug use.
Thank you, Tatay Digs!"
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