Shuvee Etrata highlights the importance of cutting the curse of family toxicity
Kapuso actress Shuvee Etrata had this advice for people who are dealing with a toxic family.
Shuvee is reaping the fruits of her success in the Philippine entertainment industry. From being a humble vlogger from Cebu, she was able to enter the mainstream scene and signed a contract with Sparkle GMA Artist Center.
She had her recent big break when she was given a chance to be part of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition. Even though she did not win, Shuvee’s popularity skyrocketed and which is equivalent to more projects and endorsements.
She was not hailed as the Big Winner, and was not even part of the Big Four, but she was still able to start building a house for her family. Shuvee Etrata opened up that she intended to win the reality show for her dream house.
This goes to show that she really loves her family, but she went through a lot as well because of her loved ones. Her story was featured in the recent episode of Kapuso drama anthology Magpakailanman. She showed her struggles growing up in a difficult family, but her story also featured how she was able to surpass this.
During the interview, based on the article in GMA Entertainment, Shuvee Etrata was asked by the show’s host, Mel Tiangco, what advice she could share with those who grew up in a toxic or dysfunctional family.
“Siguro ang maipapayo ko lang, especially for people who grew up in a very dysfunctional family, you should really cut the curse. Break the generational curse. You’re able now to do it, you’re able to change, you’re able to become better,” the actress said.
She also pointed out that in this generation, it is easy to be knowledgeable about different things, and that the younger generation is smart. With this, she highlighted the importance of starting the change from yourself.
“If you grew up with a dysfunctional family, you now have the power to break the chain, to make your family better. Nasa sa’yo lang ‘yan, huwag ka lang tumigil, huwag ka lang mapagod, huwag kang sumuko, gaganda rin ang buhay nating lahat,” Shuvee Etrata stressed.