Gab Valenciano, Umalis Na Ng Pilipinas: "I am exactly where I need to be. At peace, locked in and purposeful"

Hindi maipaliwanag ang saya ng singer at aktor na si Gab Valenciano nang magpasiya siyang iwanan nang permanenteng ang Pilipinas at manirahan sa Amerika. 

Sa kanyang Instagram, ibinahagi niya ang mga larawan habang nagbo-bonding sila ng kanyang mga kaibigan matapos niyang lisanin ang Pilipinas. Tinawag niya ang kanyang desisyon bilang bagong kabanata sa kanyang buhay. 

Aniya, 

"A new season, a new chapter, a new step. Many years in the making and finally, here we are. I am back in LA for good and ready for what’s to come. My heart is full and overflowing with excitement and gratitude!!"

"The past six years have been quite the journey. A lot of ups and downs and a whole lot of experiences that I believe have prepared me for this very moment. I am thankful for the people I’ve met and learned to love along the way. You all know who you are and I just want to say thank you and I love you, deeply. I wouldn’t be here if not for all of you."

"Thank you to all my loved ones for all your prayers. Just like in 2013 (exactly ten years ago) when I studied abroad, this is a huge leap of faith forward yet again, but I am grateful I’m able to constantly jumpstart my life and reinvent myself with God, my friends and my family by my side. That’s all what matters."

"To God be all glory and praise in all I do. I dedicate this next phase to those who never gave up on me. I love you all! Here we go!!"

Kabilang sa mga nagpakita ng suporta ay sina Darren Espanto, Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, Erik Santos, Jak Roberto, Jason Abalos, Andi Manzano, Vina Morales, at Jake Cuenca.

Siya ay palaging vocal tungkol sa kanyang pagkakaroon niya ng bipolar disorder at clinical depression simula pa noong 2019. Sa katunayan, isa siya sa mga celebrity na hindi natatakot na ipahayag ang kanyang mga pinagdaraanang problema sa kanyang mental health sa publiko.

Mula noon, patuloy na nagbibigay-inspirasyon at tumutulong si Gab Valenciano na magbigay ng kaalaman sa mga taong nakararanas ng mental health issues.