Growing As We Go

By JJ Cabasal

This memoir traces the life of a gay Filipino boy who grew up too fast, carrying responsibilities that weren't meant for a child while learning to hide the parts of himself that felt unsafe to show. It follows his journey from a childhood shaped by silence, cultural expectations, and the weight of caretaking, through adolescence marked by confusion, longing, and the search for belonging. As an adult, he navigates love, heartbreak, faith, and the complicated ways family and culture shape identity. Now in his forties, he is still uncovering new truths about himself - learning, unlearning, and rebuilding. At its heart, this is a story about resilience, reconciliation, and the ongoing work of becoming who you were always meant to be.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GZDCHRY5
• ISBN13: 9798258255259
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"