Hello Hive friends!I'm Abraham Ledesma Ignacio,but you can call me Chino.I'm a 41 year old Filipino,currently living in Zamboanga City,Region IX.I'm new to this platform,eager to connect with all of you and share my experiences,passions,and adventures.
My story is one of resilience,and I hope it inspires you.I believe that regardless of what life throws our way,good or bad,there's always a chance to overcome challenges and achieve our dreams.It's all about having faith and taking those brave steps forward.Let me take you back to my college days.I was a working student,balancing my studies with a job helping my uncle.During exam season,I found myself in a tight spot.I needed money to pay for my exams but was short on funds.I made a reckless decision and used the tuition money for a bet,and lost it all.My uncle was incredibly disappointed,but despite his anger,he still covered my exam fees.However,it was his final payment for my education.At that point,I dropped out of college.
Later,I found work doing landscape decoration for my uncle's business,helping with weddings,debuts,and other events.During that time,I met the love of my life,who is now my wife.We started living together,but my lack of education and stable job worried me.Then,she became pregnant with our first child.It was then that I realized I needed to make a change.I wanted to provide a better life for my family,so I decided to go back to school.With my wife's unwavering support,I re-enrolled to finish my degree and ultimately pursue a career in law enforcement.She also went back to work to help us financially.I continued to work in landscaping while studying,and my mother took care of our child.It was a challenging but rewarding journey.
Finally,I graduated college and passed the police officer exam on the first try.I received training at the PNP and proudly became a police officer.My wife,who also went back to school and graduated,is now a licensed professional teacher and is currently taking the bar exam to pursue a law degree.
This is me after the training center.First deployment.
My wife my 2 kids.This is the last day of training. Finally,graduate from the training center.I am very thin inside of the training center this time.

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Thank you for the new Badge @hivebuzz!Really appreciated!
Welcome to Hive @atemuz24! Your first upvotes are a big step and we're thrilled to have you here.
That's so encouraging,thank you @hivebuzz!I'm excited to start my journey on Hive and connect with others.
Your story is truly inspiring! Resilience is such a powerful trait, and your outlook on overcoming challenges is so motivating. Welcome to HIVE, See you around Sir @atemuz24
That's incredibly kind of you,thank you!Your comment really resonated with me.I'm excited to be a part of this supportive community.
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Welcome to Hive! Salute to all the policeman especially to you sir.
Hello sir, welcome to hive! Thank you for serving the country... I hope you have a wonderful stay here in hive!
Hi!thanks so much for the welcome!I really appreciate the kind words about my service.Looking forward to being part of the Hive community."
Welcome to hive, sir.
That's so kind of you,thank you!
Welcome to Hie, Sir! May you enjoy your journey here with us. God bless you and keep safe! 😇
Thank you for the welcome and blessings!Have a great day!
welcome to Hive. This is a great post to start your journey. Happy to have you here!
Thank you so much,@shawnnft!Your kind words mean a lot.I'm really excited to be part of the Hive community and I appreciate the warm welcome.I'm looking forward to connecting with others and sharing my journey.
You're welcome man! Keep up the good work. Help spread the word and bring more people to hive let's goooo
Greetings! Warmest welcome to hive Sir. Thank you for choosing to serve for our nation. We are proud of you. Maybe your journey is tough but God will guide you. Your story is such an inspiration to others to pursue dreams despite of the challenges along the way. Salute to you Sir.
I really appreciate your encouraging message.The journey hasn't been easy,but hearing words of support like yours makes it all worthwhile.Thank you for your pride and belief in my service.
Welcome!
Thank you so much for the warm welcome!