Inside Ayesha’s Battle: Yasmien Kurdi Opens Up About Her Daughter’s Bullying & Healing
YASMIEN KURDI – Actress and loving mother Yasmien Kurdi recently opened up in tears about the heartbreaking bullying experience her daughter Ayesha faced, revealing the emotional challenges that tested their family’s strength.
Yasmien Kurdi recently shared a heartfelt account of her daughter Ayesha Zara Soldevilla’s bullying experience during an emotional interview on the popular talk show Fast Talk with Boy Abunda. The discussion brought to light the challenging period Ayesha faced in 2024 when she became a victim of school bullying — a difficult time that deeply affected the whole family.
Yasmien revealed that the bullying took such a toll on Ayesha’s mental health that she required therapy for six continuous months. “Nag-therapy siya for six months na tuloy tuloy and it’s very helpful for her dahil kasi dun sa mga panic and anxiety attacks niya,” Yasmien said, describing how the therapy helped her daughter cope with anxiety and panic attacks triggered by the bullying.
In response, Yasmien immediately pulled Ayesha out of school and started homeschooling her to provide a safer environment. “Nung nag-therapy siya, ang ginawa namin is nag-homeschooling agad siya kasi I pulled her out right away kasi yun yung feeling ko na I have to protect her. Kailangan tanggalin ko na siya agad dun sa environment na yun,” she added.
Yasmien also offered advice to other parents who might be dealing with similar struggles, emphasizing the importance of maintaining open communication with their children. “I encourage open communication with the child all the time. Kailangan talaga yung mga kids i-kwento nila lahat kay mommy and daddy. Wag silang matakot, wag silang mahihiya, walang ikakahiya dito. You don’t have to be ashamed of anything,” she stressed.
Noticing signs of bullying early can make a significant difference, Yasmien pointed out. “Andun kasi yun eh, makikita mo kasi yung signs ng bullying. Tignan mo rin yun anak mo, may nagbago ba sa kanya?” she said.
Becoming emotional, Yasmien recounted the painful changes in Ayesha’s behavior. “Extrovert kasi siya, outgoing, tas biglang makikita mo na magiging tahimik yun bata tas andun sa kwarto na lang, umiiyak, naririnig ko. I know, mom ako eh. Alam ko na nasasaktan yung anak ko, alam ko na there’s something wrong kahit hindi siya magsalita. Yung sakit sakin lagpas, doble.”
Through her candid reflections, Yasmien hopes to inspire other parents to be vigilant, empathetic, and proactive in safeguarding their children’s emotional well-being.
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