Janella Salvador and Markus Paterson with their son, Jude. | Image: @superjanella IG
Janella Salvador opened up about her co-parenting situation with former partner Markus Paterson, and shared her thoughts about entering into a new relationship in the future.
Sitting down with Karen Davila, Salvador reflected on the challenges she’s having as a single mother of two years, noting her fears that her trauma might have taken a toll on her son, Jude.
“Siguro ‘yung pinaka worry ko ano kaya ‘yung magiging effect psychologically kay Jude. Kasi growing up aminado naman ako meron rin akong issues because I grew up with an incomplete family. Worry ko kung paano ko maiiba ‘yon for Jude. Ayoko ‘yung mga trauma ko mamana rin niya. Ayoko maranasan rin niya, ‘yung mga emotional things na pinagdaanan ko,” she opened up.
The 25-year-old actress weighed in on the end of her relationship with Paterson, saying she appreciates the actor’s initiative to make time for their son.
“We were very young. It took a toll on our relationship. When Jude came, he wasn’t fully prepared. Ako kasi, I’ve always wanted to be a mom, and I took it upon myself that once this baby arrives, I’m going to give everything I can. I’m going to raise him to the best of my ability,” she said.
“We’re actually co-parenting. He makes an effort to see Jude every now and then. Kapag wala siyang work hinihiram niya si Jude, and that’s something I appreciate, ‘cause I think presence is something very important for a kid who’s growing up,” Salvador further said.
When asked if there’s any chance for her and Paterson to get back together, the actress emphasized that it’s not going to help either of them if they are going to.
“Right now, hindi ko iniisip ‘yon. Okay na rin kami now, healing apart. I don’t think it’s good for our mental health. I remember how bad it got. Siguro umabot rin sa point na naramdaman ko parang nalosyang na ako kasi I was trying to save the relationship. I was trying to raise a kid on top of it. Parang kapag tumitingin ako sa mirror, hindi ko na nakilala, ‘yung sarili ko,” she reflected.
The “Be Careful With My Heart” breakout star responded candidly when asked if she has any plans to date again in the future or if she is just planning to stay alone for now.
“I have plans. I have big plans for myself. But I take life day by day. I take the lessons na natutunan ko from those situations and apply them; parang this time, hindi na okay sakin ‘to. This time I put my foot down on this; this time dapat maingat na ako; this time I won’t let these kinds of people into my life, ‘yung mga ganon,” she commented.