The Emotional Battle Kuya Kim Atienza Faces Daily After His Daughter’s Passing
KUYA KIM ATIENZA – The heartbreaking loss of his daughter Emman continues to weigh heavily on Kuya Kim Atienza, who remains deeply affected by her passing.
TV host and Trivia Master Kim Atienza continues to struggle with overwhelming grief following the death of his youngest daughter, Emman Atienza. More than a month after her passing, Kuya Kim admits that his heart remains shattered, and coping with the tragedy has been an ongoing battle.
According to the Kapuso host, the pain of losing Emman is something he tries to endure each day, not only for himself but also for the peace of his daughter’s soul. He shared that Emman touched and inspired many young people, which is why he is determined to ensure that her life and legacy will not fade into nothing.
Kuya Kim opened up about experiencing unpredictable emotional waves. There are days when he manages to function normally, but there are also moments when the sorrow becomes too heavy to bear. “It comes and goes eh, may mga araw na hindi ako okay, may mga araw na okay ako. Kumbaga, yung grief kasi parang ambush yan,” he told talk show host Boy Abunda.
He added that simple memories can trigger intense emotions. “Ngayon, okay ako biglang may maalala ako na ginawa namin ni Emman. Maalala ko yung mukha ni Emman or something that reminds me of Emman and then, it attacks you.
“My grief will stay with me all my life but I will learn to walk hand in hand with it,” he said.
The TV host also shared that his two other children deal with the loss in different ways. “Yung dalawang anak ko, si Jose at Eliana, they look like me but they’re very much like their mom (Felicia Atienza). Ibang grief nila, ibang grief ko. Mas emotional ako, sila mas rational and very poised,” he explained.
In reflecting on his pain, Kuya Kim said, “I’ve never been as broken as I am now. I’ve never been as heartbroken as I am now.
“Yet, despite the pain and despite the grief, I have peace that God, Jesus Christ, is walking with me. I know nothing is an accident, this is all for a good purpose.
“It may be painful now, it may hurt me now, but I know this is for good. That Emman didn’t die in vain. Her death was not beautiful yet this will turn out beautiful, I know, and that gives me hope.”
Their family is now planning ways to honor Emman’s memory. “Even me and Feli, marami kaming gagawin. Magluluksa lamang kami ng ilang buwan o ilang linggo.
“Marami kaming gagawin. Marami akong nais gawin for Emman so her death is not in vain, para may dahilan yung pagkamatay niya,” Kuya Kim said.
Emman passed away on October 22 at the age of 19.
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