Siguro naiintindihan nila [na] sa mga nangyayari, di lang kami [nabiktima]. Sa TV, sa mga balita, sa radyo, halos naman [araw-araw] di ba? Naiintindihan na din nila yang mga pangyayari, ganon. (Participant 2) All of the women identified their faith in God as their source of strength, as well as their children for whom they want a better life. Related to this, all the women credited the support of the parish church as a crucial factor in their moving forward from the death of their loved one to bear the heavier roles in their families. Bolstering the women (and their children’s) spiritual strength is a core intervention of the church. It is also active in soliciting material assistance for the EJK families, many of whom were in dire financial situations following the death of the victim. They mobilize volunteers to provide non-material assistance to families such as counseling, medical services and facilitating group activities for children. Gusto ko nga gumawa ng barbed wire [bilang simbolo] kasi po matinik po ang buhay minsan ngayon lalo na… pero bagamat ganon po nakakatawid po kami dahil sa mga tumutulong, sa kabila ng mga problema at pagsubok nandyan si Lord basta tatawid ka lang sa tinik ng buhay. (Participant 6) Women Five Years in the Future The women’s “wish letter” surfaced the following themes, which can also be construed as their needs, whether in the immediate or in the long term: employment or livelihood, health for themselves so they can continue to provide for their families, for the children to complete their education, safety and security for their family, freedom from fear, and justice for the death of their loved ones. 5 years from now_ sana wala na akong takot. Pangarap ko na makatapos ang mga anak ko. At yung anak namin nakakulong. Tahakin nya na ang tamang landas at magkaroon na siya ng sariling pamilya na matatawag at nagandang bukas. Tahimik at wala ng pangamba sa buhay. Lalo na mga anak. Sana din pagdating ng panahon na ito ay naibigay na ang hustisya sa banatay naming anak. Sana sa panahon na ito ay namumuhay ng maayos Panaghoy: The Philippine War on Drugs from the Perspective of Women March 2019 52