Karen Davila opens up about the biggest challenge and one of her biggest fears in life | ABS-CBN
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Karen Davila opens up about the biggest challenge and one of her biggest fears in life
Karen Davila opens up about the biggest challenge and one of her biggest fears in life
Toff C.
Published Nov 04, 2022 05:22 PM PHT
ABS-CBN broadcaster Karen Davila remarked that her "biggest challenge" and her "hardest struggle" in life is her son David, who was diagnosed with autism.
ABS-CBN broadcaster Karen Davila remarked that her "biggest challenge" and her "hardest struggle" in life is her son David, who was diagnosed with autism.
"David was born in 2002. At two-and-a-half years old, he was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. Pero hindi ko alam may autism siya. So nung maliit si David, ang cute, cute niyang bata pero hindi nagsasalita, walang eye contact, hindi ako tinatawag na mommy, nothing,” she said in an interview with Korina Sanchez.
"David was born in 2002. At two-and-a-half years old, he was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. Pero hindi ko alam may autism siya. So nung maliit si David, ang cute, cute niyang bata pero hindi nagsasalita, walang eye contact, hindi ako tinatawag na mommy, nothing,” she said in an interview with Korina Sanchez.
Karen relayed that when she and her husband DJ Sta. Ana learned that David has autism, they cried for two weeks.
Karen relayed that when she and her husband DJ Sta. Ana learned that David has autism, they cried for two weeks.
"Sinabi ng doctor noon na there is no cure. What I did was go to foreign doctors who actually gave a different treatment for autism. It was a committed lifestyle of change and si David today is not the same person. When you have a child with autism, you are committed. It is unconditional love,” Karen said.
"Sinabi ng doctor noon na there is no cure. What I did was go to foreign doctors who actually gave a different treatment for autism. It was a committed lifestyle of change and si David today is not the same person. When you have a child with autism, you are committed. It is unconditional love,” Karen said.
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The TV Patrol anchor further explained, "Kasi David today he is present in the moment, he speaks, but he was not that way before. So many parents, ikaw na you're a mother, you feel so fulfilled na kinakausap ka ng anak mo," she said.
The TV Patrol anchor further explained, "Kasi David today he is present in the moment, he speaks, but he was not that way before. So many parents, ikaw na you're a mother, you feel so fulfilled na kinakausap ka ng anak mo," she said.
Six years later, Karen gave birth to her second child Lucas.
Six years later, Karen gave birth to her second child Lucas.
"Lucas was an accident, a pleasant accident. I was very scared na mamaya 'yung autism ay galing sa akin or sa asawa ko so baka maulit. Nung nabuntis ako the second time, mahal na mahal ko si David pero sana ang anak na ito, ang batang ito, ito na 'yung tutulong sa amin in the family with David," she stated.
"Lucas was an accident, a pleasant accident. I was very scared na mamaya 'yung autism ay galing sa akin or sa asawa ko so baka maulit. Nung nabuntis ako the second time, mahal na mahal ko si David pero sana ang anak na ito, ang batang ito, ito na 'yung tutulong sa amin in the family with David," she stated.
Karen relayed that she already told Lucas that he has to take care of David when the time comes that she and her husband are no longer here.
Karen relayed that she already told Lucas that he has to take care of David when the time comes that she and her husband are no longer here.
"Lucas turned out to be a typical child. Lucas is the one na binilinan ko na that, ‘You have to take care of your brother. One day, if me and your dad are not there anymore, you have to be the one na dapat kaibigan at kakampi.’ In the very essence, I told Lucas that has to be him," she said.
"Lucas turned out to be a typical child. Lucas is the one na binilinan ko na that, ‘You have to take care of your brother. One day, if me and your dad are not there anymore, you have to be the one na dapat kaibigan at kakampi.’ In the very essence, I told Lucas that has to be him," she said.
When asked if one of her biggest fears is leaving David too early, Karen replied, "Absolutely. Believe me when I tell you, I have fear sometimes that if I am gone early. Of course I pray na and I know that I will stay with them for a long time."
When asked if one of her biggest fears is leaving David too early, Karen replied, "Absolutely. Believe me when I tell you, I have fear sometimes that if I am gone early. Of course I pray na and I know that I will stay with them for a long time."
Karen also talked about David's near-death experience back in 2019 when the latter had a seizure.
Karen also talked about David's near-death experience back in 2019 when the latter had a seizure.
"Don't get me wrong, I think many of us are prepared to lose a parent, even a husband or a wife, but not a child. I think that's the hardest," Karen said.
"Don't get me wrong, I think many of us are prepared to lose a parent, even a husband or a wife, but not a child. I think that's the hardest," Karen said.
She added, "That was a life-changing moment for me when David was about to die. We were able to rush him to St. Luke’s. After that, it was a recommitment to David. So when people ask me, ‘Is your commitment to your son’s autism for life?’ It is for life."
She added, "That was a life-changing moment for me when David was about to die. We were able to rush him to St. Luke’s. After that, it was a recommitment to David. So when people ask me, ‘Is your commitment to your son’s autism for life?’ It is for life."
Karen also remarked that what happened also taught her so much about humility.
Karen also remarked that what happened also taught her so much about humility.
"That was the first time wherein I wasn't in control of anything so I feel that has changed me mentally, spiritually, emotionally and I would never cry today now that I'm 51 because of work. But it's [because of] people that we love," she said.
"That was the first time wherein I wasn't in control of anything so I feel that has changed me mentally, spiritually, emotionally and I would never cry today now that I'm 51 because of work. But it's [because of] people that we love," she said.
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