By John Romme Alba
For many people, a sudden health crisis can feel like the end of everything they’ve worked hard for.
But for It’s Showtime “Miss Q and A” Season 1 winner Juliana Parizcova Segovia, it became the ultimate test of strength, faith and love for family.
In an interview, the comedian, whose real name is Tyrone James Ortega, opened up about how life turned upside down after suffering a stroke.
“Yung recovery po, first month, naka-wheelchair ako, and then the next two to three months, nagtutungkod na lang ako. Kasi kahit nung first week pa lang akong na-stroke, pinilit kong mag-therapy agad,” Juliana was quoted in an exclusive report by Cabinet Files of PEP.ph.
“Pinilit ko talaga na araw-araw, nagte-therapy ako para mabilis yung recovery ko…”
Juliana admitted crying as reality sank in, explaining: “Ang motivation ko siyempre para sa nanay ko, para sa mga taong umaasa sa akin, na kailangan ko talagang gumaling, kailangan kong lumakas.
“’Yun talaga ang idinasal ko sa Diyos na sana bigyan pa ako ng maraming lakas dahil ang dami ko pang kailangan gawin.”
The family breadwinner, however, decided to fight harder, taking the therapy sessions more seriously and regularly.
Fortunately, the perseverance paid off. “At nagpapasalamat ako dahil mabilis ang progress ng recovery ko. Nakapagtrabaho ako agad. After six months, nag-back to work ako,” Juliana said.
The recovery journey is far from over though, as Juliana was told that the therapy will likely be a lifelong routine.
“Though hanggang ngayon, nagte-therapy pa rin ako. I think forever na yung therapy ko dahil according sa doktor, yung katawan ko, hindi na siya babalik one hundred percent sa dati.”
