On the surface, the painting shows a striking and almost unsettling image—an angel using a sword to cut off his own wings. But like many artworks that are born from pain, this piece carries many layers of meaning, each one speaking to the emotional journey of its creator. This artwork is now featured in the…

Sadness has always been a quiet companion to creativity. In every poem whispered in the dark, every song written from heartbreak, or every brushstroke born of longing, there lies a truth too heavy for words—yet too human to hide. In the Philippines, where conversations around mental health are slowly finding their voice, many creators are…