Joy M. Ras

A mother grieves for her child as she looks for a lost family photo.

An ex-priest is in a confession box before mass, revealing a time ten years ago, when he was faced with a choice between his vows and his morals.

Three periods interconnect the life experiences and teachings of Anastacia Giron-Tupas while transposing her story into the lives of her contemporary counterparts. Anna Formantes strives to uphold the personal and professional values of Anastacia Giron Tupas, sacrificing her happiness for education, better degrees and experiences, community advocacy, and advancing nursing standards.