AT 68 I WANTED TO RETIRE IN THE PHILIPPINES, BUT NO ONE TOLD ME THE TRUTH ABOUT THIS COUNTRY!

In this emotional 40-minute monologue, 71-year-old American Eleonora Thompson tells her real story, full of pain, despair and unexpected happiness. After the death of her husband and a complete break with children, life in Michigan became unbearable. She sold everything and left for the Philippines in search of warmth and new life. But Manila greeted her with slums, noise, loneliness and culture shock. A month later, in tears, she ran back to America. There she finally realized how cold and soulless her native country had become compared to the sincere warmth of the Filipinos. Eleanor reconciled with the children, carefully prepared and returned - already forever. Now she lives in a quiet paradise on Bohol, and children and grandchildren come to her every summer. This is a story about courage, mistakes, forgiveness and real humanity. A story that will make you proud of the Philippines ❤️ If you are close to loneliness, finding a home and a second chance in adulthood, this is a video for you.