Singer Frenchie Dy admitted that she initially struggled with frustration upon learning that her Bell’s Palsy had returned for the third time, affecting both her career and personal life.

"Naawa ako una sa sarili ko kasi nga hindi ako makakapag-trabaho. Naawa ako sa sarili ko, parang naiinis ako nung una parang bakit kailangan kong pagdaanan ito ulit. Parang ito na naman," Frenchie admitted in an interview with Bernadette Sembrano in a recent YouTube vlog.

Beyond her own struggles, Frenchie’s biggest concern was her children and their future.

"Tapos una iisipin ko mga anak ko. Anong mangyayari kung ganito na ako, baka di na ako makakakanta, di na ako maka-pagtrabaho kasi kaming mga singers, naka-focus ang camera sa mukha eh," the singer shared.

The singer relayed that the condition not only affected her physically but also took a toll on her mental health. "Para sa akin itong sakit na 'to seryosong sakit na opo nakakagalaw ka naman ng ano pero more on sa mental health na dati nakakangiti ka ng maayos, ngayon hindi na pantay 'yung mukha mo. Parang biglang isang gising mo lang ganito na agad," she said.

Despite the setback, Frenchie remains resilient and determined to push through the challenge.

"Kanya-kanya tayo ng pinagdadaanan pero kailangan nating lumaban. Kailangan nating magtagumpay sa ano mang hamon natin sa buhay," she remarked. 

When asked about the lessons she learned from this experience, the singer emphasized the importance of faith, inner strength, and seeking medical attention immediately.

"Unang-una talagang natutunan ko, manalig tayo sa Diyos, 'yan talaga number one, prayers. Tapos lahat ng magpapalakas ng loob sa atin, i-gather natin kasi kailangan natin i-uplift ang loob natin at sarili atin para malabanan natin 'to. Palakasin 'yung will power."

She added: "Pangatlo, kapag nakaranas ng ganito pumunta na agad sa doctor para alam kung ano 'yung mga gagawin, kung ano 'yung iinumin para maagapan agad."

It was in February when Frechie revealed that she has been battling Bell's Palsy for the third time.  

According to Mayo Clinic, Bell’s Palsy is a condition which “causes sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of the face."

The academic medical center added that "a small number of people continue to have some Bell's palsy symptoms for life. Rarely, Bell's palsy occurs more than once."