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Batang Quiapo star McCoy de Leon admitted in a recent interview with Ogie Diaz that he nearly gave up on life not once but twice.
“Nagmotor ako. Parang paakyat ako sa Rizal. Umabot ako sa isang kapehan. Nanonood ako ng city view lang. Mayroon akong nakitang image sa cloud na isang baby and a guy. Dalawa lang sila. Sabi ko, ‘Lord, meron ka pa bang plan sa akin?’ Doon na nag-end ‘yun. ‘Yun ang dahilan para mag-continue sa buhay ko,” he related.
He admitted that his relationship with his partner Elisse Joson was not a walk in the park.
“May time na hinusgahan ako ng tao.
‘Di kami naging okay. Matagal nang hindi okay,” he said.
The second time he wanted to end his life, his daughter Feliz came to his mind again.
“Nasa edge na ako ng windows. Sabi ko, ayoko na.Ni-request ko lang ‘yung picture ng anak ko.Paano siya? Ayokong lumaki siya ng walang tatay,” he shared.
The actor said he only talked about it now.
“Ngayon ko lang nasabi kasi sobrang tagal na,” he said.
McCoy is grateful to his daughter for saving him when he’s on the verge of ending his life.
“Every time na may pinagdadaanan ako, problemang dumarating, siya lang ang nakikita ko at nagiging okay ako. Sobrang mahal ko ‘yung anak ko.
“Sabi ko, simula ngayon, di ko ise-celebrate ‘yung buhay ko. I-celebrate ko yung birthday ko laging about sa anak ko. Kunwari sa park, kid’s party. Kumbaga, lagi para kay Feliz,” he said.
‘Di ko magagawa ‘yung Batang Quiapo kundi dahil sa anak ko. Inspiration ko ‘yung anak ko,” he added.
He then thanked his partner, Elisse, for taking good care of their daughter.
“Always ang mommy niya nandiyan. Never siyang nagkulang. Always kong sinasabi sa kanya na “You’re the perfect mom for her.” Walang ibang makakapalit. Ikaw ang the best nanay sa kanya,” he said.
When free, McCoy bonds with his daughter.
“Kami ni Feliz ang bonding namin physical play, rough play talaga, eh, kasi ayoko siyang maging mahinhin. Parang natural lang. Since ako ang mat work, ‘Daddy can you buy me that? Can we go to Disneyland?” (NIGEL CHAVEZ DE ESTRADA)
