The inspiring journey of law student Jules Millanar, who lost his parents at a young age, is a testament to resilience. Now, he stands among the 3,962 passers of the 2024 Bar Examinations.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, December 15, Jules opened up about the significant challenges he faced, which impacted not just him but also his two siblings.
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“For those who might not know, I was orphaned at the early age of 15. We lost our mother in 2011, and just over a year later, my father tragically joined her. Our eldest sister was only 17, barely an adult herself, while our youngest was just 12. We were still kids who desperately needed parents, but life doesn’t wait for anyone to grow up,” Jules said.
He revealed that his mother passed away from colon cancer, while his father died of a heart attack.
“My mom died of colon cancer. She was selfless to the end; her only ‘bisyo’ was her family. The night before she died, she miraculously conjured the energy to hug me tightly even though she was in extreme pain. My father’s end came differently, but it was no less tragic. He suffered a heart attack in his bed. He had gripped his rosary so tightly that it shattered into pieces. He was pleading for his life, but even prayers that fierce went unanswered,” he said.
At that time, Jules shared that the only support he and his siblings had was their father’s insurance, but it proved insufficient. He confessed that life felt pointless, and there were days when he struggled with thoughts of no longer wanting to live.
“But I knew that if I gave in to despair, my sisters wouldn’t just have to bury another family member,” he reiterated. “They’d also inherit a heartbreak so deep it would scar them forever.”
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In the midst of his success, Jules made sure to express gratitude to those who, despite not being family, offered their support to him and his siblings.
Ultimately, Jules wished that no one would have to endure the hardships he and his siblings faced. However, he hoped that if anyone were to find themselves in a similar situation, they would summon the strength to persevere and overcome, even when it feels impossible.