IT'S BEEN A WEEK SINCE ODETTE

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It's been a week since the Philippines, specifically, Visayas and Mindanao hit by Typhoon Rai or locally known as Odette. Houses were destroyed, properties were damaged and lives were taken. I have posted a blog showing a few of the many damages of Odette, click here. The country is in deep sorrow with what's happening this time in the midst of a pandemic and holiday season. People have to deal with so much fear, struggling to get back on their feet again, and an economy still trying to thrive again.

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Potable water is no longer available in groceries stores. Major bottled water companies are just selling it along the road in an increased price which is very unacceptable but we are in deed so we just buy.

Cebu Province was hit by the typhoon unprepared. If not all, the majority of us belittled the power of this typhoon and neglected the fact that we should've prepared ourselves with food, water, shelter, and even our mind for this battle. You probably read and saw here on Hive and in social media, the damages Odette caused in our area and some parts of the Philippines. It's quite sad that we barely see the government officials taking any actions days after the typhoon. Most of the actions were done by private sectors and individuals to help all those in need. Even people here on Hive are doing donation drives already. I was assuming that politicians running for office will have a field day helping the people but I was wrong. Yes, this is a political statement

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People gather to fetch water for washing and bathing.


The majority of Cebu and/or PH Hivers have been inactive on the platform due to the unavailability of electricity, water, and intermittent internet. Some of us have to deal with the post-effect of the typhoon roof-less and worse, homeless. People are scouring the city for water, looking for places to charge their gadgets to update their families, and lining up the groceries for food. Please check some of the posts of Cebuano Hivers related to the catastrophe Odette caused and their experience during and post the typhoon.


We No Longer Have A Home Due to Recent Typhoon Odette by @jongcl

Water and Electricity Problem And Clearing Damages Of Typhoon Odette! Praying To Normalize Life Again! 🙏🙏 by @shikika

Another life after the Biggest Typhoon hit the Philippines by @purepinay

Another survival story from a disaster by @explorewithsasha

A Night Full of FEARS by @jeennicious

A Week after the TYPHOON 🤍 by @itsmiessyonpeakd

A RAY OF HOPE AFTER THE STORM by @sassycebuana

Completely Unprepared | Devastating Damages by a Super Typhoon by @glecerioberto

Lining Up for our Lives - 6 Days After Super Typhoon Odette (Super Typhoon Rai) by @thegaillery

Dealing with the Aftermath of Super Typhoon Rai by @ybanezkim26

The Aftermath of Typhoon Odette in Cebu City | First Three Days by @ate.eping

The impact of SUPER TYPHOON RAI in my city | Cebu, Philippines by @chillwithshanna

Eye of Odette | The Aftermath and A Call for Help by @indayclara

HOW TYPHOON ODETTE DESTROYED OUR HOME by @thegoodbi

A Glimpse of Odette by @tanawabai

The Aftermath of the Supertyphoon is Worse than the Pandemic by @jongcl

Lord Please I Am Asking For Your Grace, We Need To Escape Cebu and Be Back Home! 🙏 by @shikika

OUR HOME AFTER THE TYPHOON by @hannahs.journey

Gratefulness Journal #1: The Gift of Home by @patsitivity

How Typhoon Odette Affected My Family and I by @humbledwriter

The recent onslaught of Super Typhoon 'Odette' almost left our family in Visayas homeless. by @sellennee

Devastation of the Supertyphoon in Cebu | Update of What's Happening Now by @jongcl

If you wish to see more posts related to the typhoon, click this tag #odette or #odetteph. Your upvotes and tips will come a long way to these Hivers and it would mean a lot to all of us.


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I want to see these unfortunate events as karma for all the things I've done to my body, for all the things I've done for the environment, the things that I've done to others, and to all the energy I've released to the Universe. This is my personal realization

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To anyone reading this who got devastated by the terrible typhoon, please let us consider this as a lesson. A wake-up call that nothing is permanent. A reminder that we don't own anything in this world, literally anything can be taken away from us including our lives.



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I am extremely grateful that our house, myself, my loved ones, my family are safe and still thriving at this difficult time. Though it was heartbreaking when my father messaged me today that all our things back in Negros were washed away by the flood, he was enthusiastic to say that we will replace them and what is important is that they are fine. Praying that you and your family are safe and we will be able to get back on our feet soon. We will recover and come back stronger. We can do this!

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The house owner painted the word Odette to their gate..


DISCLAIMER: This post is not invalidating your experience during these trying times. This post is my point of view and my own personal experience.

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It makes me sad, and a lot sadder when companies are taking advantage of the situation.

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Yes. But there are a lot people who are kind enough to do donation drives and help those who are in need.

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I want to publish an article but to no avail. May I have some help please?

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Thanks for sharing your story and the photos. I can't imagine what it must be like to go through but I guess the photos help us to at least imagine. Stay strong. Stay safe.

Cheers my friend !wine

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Seeing my photos and from others is very heartbreaking. Sometime I feel goosebumps all over my body. And it's really sad. Thank you so much for reading my story.

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@asasiklause, I appreciate your post for so many reasons brother:

  1. For sharing your experience (telling us what happened for/to you and your community/family)
  2. For sharing links to many, many other people's posts (this allows us in other countries/locations to help through upvotes and re-blogging)
  3. For sharing your perspective and how you're choosing to view this experience (this gives people the opportunity to realise that, to some degree, they can consciously choose how they want to view their own experience)
  4. For sharing this (as this kind of kindness and wisdom is so needed):

This post is not invalidating your experience during these trying times. This post is my point of view and my own personal experience.

I write all of this, as your sister you've never met, as a way to reflect my appreciation for your gentle, generous way of being. The Philippines and Hive are lucky to have you. Big gentle hug 🤗🙏

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Im literally in tears right now. Thank you so much for appreciating my work. Letting out my thoughts and emotions through this post is my way of coping up and relate to others. Sharing their experience and post is my way of helping each others in these trying times. Thank you for the warm virtual hug.

I'd love to meet you soon, sister!

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You are very, very welcome brother. May my words and my hug fuel you such that you continue to cope well and spread that love to others around you.

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yes.. this is only temporary and u still have all that is important.. like your doggy!! :)

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Thank you for the positive words @chinito. Appreciate you for sharing your blessings!

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I could never know how you're feeling right now, but I'd imagine it's a pretty devastating feeling. Especially, when you've received the text from your father, but I am happy that you and your family are still thinking positively and not get too stressed out about material things, it's that you guys are safe, that's all that matters. Wishing and praying for your recovery!

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Thank you so much for the kind words Carlos. I'm just happy that they are all okay after waiting for days if they are okay. The line of communication was totally cut off after the typhoon.

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