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In December 2024, everything changed.An Overseas Filipino Worker receives news no father is prepared to hear his fifteen-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disease that will change their family forever.What follows is not just a story of illness.It is a story of distance and devotion.Of silent tears and unshakable faith.Of a young girl who proves that warriors do not always carry swords sometimes, they carry courage in silence.A Broken December is a heartfelt journey through love, fear, resilience, and the truth that health is wealth and faith can steady even the most trembling heart. Jouie Jazmin Openiano is a Filipino author whose writing is deeply informed by a lifetime of service, education, and cross-cultural experience. With a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the Philippines, Jouie began his professional journey as a teacher, nurturing young minds in the Philippines before transitioning into leadership roles within the healthcare and media industries.For over a decade, Jouie has served as a Welfare Officer and Translator in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In this role, he has acted as a vital bridge between languages and lives, managing complex cases and providing tailored support to individuals in need. His work requires a profound level of empathy, intellectual initiative, and the ability to find the right words in moments of crisis-skills that he now brings to his creative writing.His latest work, A Broken December, reflects his unique perspective on resilience and the intricacies of the human heart. When he isn't writing or assisting others, Jouie enjoys the balance of family life as a husband and dedicated professional.