In Between Breaths

10/10/2026

Some battles are fought quietly. Some hearts are tired of being strong. And some people are simply waiting for someone to notice that they’re not okay.

So, in between breaths, let this be your reminder:
You don't have to earn your place in this world. You already belong here. 🤍

Be gentle with yourself.
Stay a little longer.
There is still life waiting to surprise you.

𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐀𝐘 | 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎 💙

Some days, all we need is a gentle reminder that we are enough, that asking for help is not a weakness, and that even when life feels heavy, our story isn't over.

Today, let this be your reminder: You don't have to have everything figured out. You don't have to be strong all the time. You don't have to face everything alone.

Be gentle with yourself. Check on your friends. Listen without judgment. And remember that sometimes, the smallest act of kindness can make the biggest difference in someone's life.

To anyone silently fighting battles no one else sees, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁.❤️

Let's continue creating spaces where people feel safe enough to speak, ask for help, and simply be themselves.

06/10/2026

I know there may be students who feel I have failed them - because I couldn’t give them what they hoped for, or what they expected from me.

And I carry that thought more than they probably know.

But then there are those who notice the little things. The small efforts. The simple moments I thought might not matter.

And on days when I begin to doubt myself, your appreciation reminds me why I keep showing up.

Maybe I don’t always get it right.
Maybe I can’t always give you what you need.

But if the little things I do can make even one student feel seen, heard, or a little less alone -

then perhaps I’m still exactly where I’m supposed to be.

Thank you to the students who remembered me this . ❤️

29/09/2026

You were born with the ability to change someone's life - don't ever waste it.

19/09/2026

An impromptu, short kumustahan. Nothing fancy. Just a few minutes to pause, check in, and remind them that they don’t have to figure everything out alone.

Thank you, Grade 9 advisers, for giving me a little time to catch up with your students.

Sometimes, “Kumusta ka?” is more than a question.
Sometimes, it's a quiet way of saying, “I’m here. You matter. Laban.” 🤍

*Thank you, Sir Enzo, for the photos.

10/09/2026

With everything I have gone through in life, one of the bravest things I have ever done was to stay.

To survive.
To keep choosing tomorrow despite the days when giving up felt easier.
To continue living even when the odds seemed impossible.

Every single day is a choice - and every day, I choose life.

Perhaps that is why one of my life's quiet missions is to help others find a reason to stay. To listen. To reach out. To remind people that even in their darkest moments, they do not have to carry everything alone.

Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, I honor every person who continues fighting battles that others cannot see.

But beyond this day, may we all choose to be a little kinder, a little more present, and a little more willing to ask, “Are you okay?” and actually listen - not just once a year, but every single day.

Sometimes, saving a life begins with simply showing someone that they matter. 🤍

10/09/2026

Some days, all we really need is someone who will listen.

Listen. Stay. Be kind. 💛

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.

This World Su***de Prevention Day, let’s remind one another that it’s okay to ask for help, to talk, and to take things one day at a time.

Be someone who listens. Be someone who cares.
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧.
𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. 💛

***dePreventionDay

30/08/2026

I am Rene "Sonny" Alquizola II.
Educator. Artist. Mental health advocate. Storyteller.

This page is where I share pieces of my journey - the lessons I've learned, the people who inspired me, the challenges that shaped me, and the passions that continue to give meaning to my life.

Thank you for being here. I hope this becomes a space for stories, hope, creativity, and connection. 🤍

22/08/2026

Behind every behavior is a story we may never know.
Before we judge, let us learn to understand.

17/08/2026

I can listen. I can guide. I can support. But I cannot do for you what you are unwilling to do for yourself.

07/08/2026

Theatre will always be home. But I'm equally grateful that I also get invited to speak about psychology and mental health.

Every invitation is a chance to start meaningful conversations and, hopefully, make a difference in someone's life.

If you're looking for a speaker, facilitator, or simply someone to talk to about these topics, my inbox is always open. I'm just a DM away.