Social media influencer Awra Briguela recently shared insights into his journey of coping with life following his involvement in a bar brawl several months ago.
The 19-year-old personality discussed his experiences and reflections during a candid conversation with Kapamilya host Vice Ganda in a recent vlog.
Briguela, known for his vibrant online presence, became visibly emotional as he recounted the aftermath of the controversies he faced. Despite the challenges, he expressed gratitude for the support he has received, stating, “I’m okay, I’m getting better and stronger.”
During the heartfelt exchange, Briguela opened up about the impact of the incidents on his mental and emotional well-being. He candidly admitted to struggling with confronting his vulnerabilities, explaining, “Ano kasi ako Meme eh, ako hindi ko kayang magpakita ng weakness ko sa mga taong mahal ko, kaya after what happened noong nakauwi na ako siyempre lugmok na lugmok ako, umiyak na ako dahil hindi ko na talaga kaya.”
“Nung nakulong ako, parang hindi ko pa rin siya ma-realize na parang nangyayari na sa akin ‘yun. And nung nangyari kasi ‘yun, hindi ko siya in-expect kasi nga YOLO ako nun eh.”
Reflecting on his past behavior, Briguela acknowledged his tendency to avoid facing unresolved issues by immersing himself in nightlife and socializing. “Super gimikera talaga ako nun. And I just want to have fun talaga and makalimot ng problema. In short, tinatakbuhan ko ‘yung mga problem ko. Hindi ko siya hinaharap. Tinalikuran ko. So, nung nangyari siya sa akin, hindi ako makapaniwala,” he shared.
As a mentor and confidant, Vice Ganda offered words of wisdom to Briguela, emphasizing the importance of temporary escapes while urging him to address and resolve underlying issues. “So ang sinasabi mo mayroon ka rin mga stuggles sa sarili mo mayroon kang mga pinagdaraanan, mayroon kang mga pinagdaraanan na ‘yun ang ginagawa mong outlet para makalimot, malampasan para ma-divert ‘yung attention mo kaysa ma stress ka sa mga pinagdadaanan mo, gigimik ka na lang with your friends,” Vice said.
Briguela’s candid discussion sheds light on the complexities of navigating personal struggles in the public eye and underscores the significance of seeking healthy coping mechanisms and support systems during challenging times.
