I don’t actually know how to start this compliment letter to you, because after watching it, i was speechless. You made me realized that i am still lucky, not in the sense that i am happy to be adopted, what i mean is you suffered a lot than me. this is a heart melting masterpiece, this documentary will help other people, specially the adoptees, to understand their situation. that’s all, you are my inspiration.
I feel honored to have had the chance to watch this documentary. It was incredibly touching. It was truly interesting and it really shows us all the struggles that adopted children can go through ; especially when they’re adopted by a family whose race and culture are different from those children. From the very beginning of the documentary to the very end of it, we are permanently touched by your story. The part when we learn you barely remember your childhood in the Philippines before being adopted by an American family is emotionally strong because it really makes us realize what adoption truly means. It’s so heartbreaking when your Mom tells us about those kids being mean to you just because of your size, because you’re “different”. Another very touching part is when you join the Filipino centre in order to meet people with a similar cultural background as yours – all the members of these associations and centres are all so genuinely kind and happy to help you find what your identity really is. But the most touching part is when you’re leaving for the Philippines and meet your foster mother, it is so intense because we can feel that after all these years, there’s still so much kindness and affection between you all. And when you finally get the chance to meet your auntie and sister, it is just impossible to describe how moving it is.
It’s a beautiful documentary. It teaches us how hard being an adopted child is and that it is very important for adopted children to keep a connection with their culture. Yes, beautiful, touching, moving, I lack of words to describe how much this documentary affected me. It’s a documentary that should be watched by everyone, especially to people who still think race, culture, and cultural identity are things that don’t matter in the way people have to perceive themselves. You can be proud of what you’ve accomplished because it requires a lot of courage to do all this. You’re an example for everyone. And I personally look up to you more than what you can imagine. Be proud of yourself because you really can be proud of the person you are.
This documentary was amazing, emotionally and racially charged, and truly an rewarding experience to watch. I’m curious about the title and it’s relation to the movie. Binitay means hanged or executed, and I understand that you started off in a position similar to that, but now that you are older, have both of your families and a little less curiosity in your life, do you feel buhay? Are you more at peace with your situation? Also… on different note, how was learning Tagalog? Was it difficult to pick up with not many people speaking it around your home?
Thank you for sharing your experiences, and your journey from one culture to another and the meshing of the two. Best of luck with the rest of your life! Salamat po!
I’m literally out of words. I’m so proud of you for having the courage to publish your story. And I’m so happy that you finally get to live a life where you don’t feel incomplete and so out of place. It was so heartwarming when you met your Auntie Fely but what put me to tears was meeting your biological sister and finding out the truth about your story. You did a really good job, and you really proved Jose Rizal’s statement: “Ang taong hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan, ay hindi makakarating sa paroroonan.” Much love and respect, Man!
What did you learn from your journey? Did it complete your heart and your soul? Do you feel whole now as a person, with real family history and real family members, a true part of family that calls you older brother, that connection that everybody in this world is searching for? The moment you realized you belonged to them made me cry. I’m so glad you waited to publish this video and not the one I saw before. This video shows/tells a better journey of your life and why it was so important for you to go back. When we talked before, as you know, I thought you were just being a jerk, selfish, spoiled and ungrateful for the wonderful life you have been given. You always had so much more than my children did. I realize now your emotions and lack of heritage were weighing on you heavily and I totally get it now. A person’s journey is never really complete until we are dead but you seem at peace now and I hope you are. I’ve known you since you were four and I never saw the pain and hurt, how did you becomes so adept at hiding it from us? I never knew why they moved you until now and they did it for you, out of love. I see where you ended up and it was better for you. You may not have our blood and DNA but we love you just as much! I am so proud of you, your fight, your heritage, your knowledge to learn and make it a reality! You did good . . . . 🙂 <3
I don’t actually know how to start this compliment letter to you, because after watching it, i was speechless. You made me realized that i am still lucky, not in the sense that i am happy to be adopted, what i mean is you suffered a lot than me. this is a heart melting masterpiece, this documentary will help other people, specially the adoptees, to understand their situation. that’s all, you are my inspiration.
I feel honored to have had the chance to watch this documentary. It was incredibly touching. It was truly interesting and it really shows us all the struggles that adopted children can go through ; especially when they’re adopted by a family whose race and culture are different from those children. From the very beginning of the documentary to the very end of it, we are permanently touched by your story. The part when we learn you barely remember your childhood in the Philippines before being adopted by an American family is emotionally strong because it really makes us realize what adoption truly means. It’s so heartbreaking when your Mom tells us about those kids being mean to you just because of your size, because you’re “different”. Another very touching part is when you join the Filipino centre in order to meet people with a similar cultural background as yours – all the members of these associations and centres are all so genuinely kind and happy to help you find what your identity really is. But the most touching part is when you’re leaving for the Philippines and meet your foster mother, it is so intense because we can feel that after all these years, there’s still so much kindness and affection between you all. And when you finally get the chance to meet your auntie and sister, it is just impossible to describe how moving it is.
It’s a beautiful documentary. It teaches us how hard being an adopted child is and that it is very important for adopted children to keep a connection with their culture. Yes, beautiful, touching, moving, I lack of words to describe how much this documentary affected me. It’s a documentary that should be watched by everyone, especially to people who still think race, culture, and cultural identity are things that don’t matter in the way people have to perceive themselves. You can be proud of what you’ve accomplished because it requires a lot of courage to do all this. You’re an example for everyone. And I personally look up to you more than what you can imagine. Be proud of yourself because you really can be proud of the person you are.
This documentary was amazing, emotionally and racially charged, and truly an rewarding experience to watch. I’m curious about the title and it’s relation to the movie. Binitay means hanged or executed, and I understand that you started off in a position similar to that, but now that you are older, have both of your families and a little less curiosity in your life, do you feel buhay? Are you more at peace with your situation? Also… on different note, how was learning Tagalog? Was it difficult to pick up with not many people speaking it around your home?
Thank you for sharing your experiences, and your journey from one culture to another and the meshing of the two. Best of luck with the rest of your life! Salamat po!
I’m literally out of words. I’m so proud of you for having the courage to publish your story. And I’m so happy that you finally get to live a life where you don’t feel incomplete and so out of place. It was so heartwarming when you met your Auntie Fely but what put me to tears was meeting your biological sister and finding out the truth about your story. You did a really good job, and you really proved Jose Rizal’s statement: “Ang taong hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan, ay hindi makakarating sa paroroonan.” Much love and respect, Man!
~daveology
What did you learn from your journey? Did it complete your heart and your soul? Do you feel whole now as a person, with real family history and real family members, a true part of family that calls you older brother, that connection that everybody in this world is searching for? The moment you realized you belonged to them made me cry. I’m so glad you waited to publish this video and not the one I saw before. This video shows/tells a better journey of your life and why it was so important for you to go back. When we talked before, as you know, I thought you were just being a jerk, selfish, spoiled and ungrateful for the wonderful life you have been given. You always had so much more than my children did. I realize now your emotions and lack of heritage were weighing on you heavily and I totally get it now. A person’s journey is never really complete until we are dead but you seem at peace now and I hope you are. I’ve known you since you were four and I never saw the pain and hurt, how did you becomes so adept at hiding it from us? I never knew why they moved you until now and they did it for you, out of love. I see where you ended up and it was better for you. You may not have our blood and DNA but we love you just as much! I am so proud of you, your fight, your heritage, your knowledge to learn and make it a reality! You did good . . . . 🙂 <3