My name is Soliman — a young man and student from Gaza, carrying a burden far heavier than my age. Between my studies and the hardships of life, I try to be the backbone of my family in the most difficult of times.

We once had a small farm — olive and citrus trees, and a greenhouse where we planted not just crops, but dreams. That farm was our only source of income, and more than that, it was a place full of memories, of hope, and of the laughter that once made life a little easier.

But in a single moment, everything was gone. A fire reduced our years of effort to ashes. We lost our source of living, our stability — and with it, a part of our souls.

Now, despite the pain, I’m trying to start over. I’m doing everything I can to keep my family standing, to find even the smallest light of hope that might restore our strength, dignity, and sense of humanity.

I share these words with honesty and hope, hoping they reach a kind heart — someone who can help, or even simply share my story with others who might be able to.

If you’re able to support us in any way, here is the link to our GoFundMe campaign: ❤️https://gofund.me/da782c66 Every share, every kind word, every small donation could be a lifeline for us.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for taking a moment to read my story.

  • cecilkorik@lemmy.caEnglish
    101·
    2 months ago

    I don’t think I will ever forgive humanity for this lack of humanity. Words are insufficient to express my the depth of my feelings. Words are the problem. Words are all these atrocities ever get. Soft empty words for hard genocidal things. There is no action, never action. There are only words, and death, and more words, and more death. I hate it.

    • soliman_132r@lemmy.caOPEnglish
      61·
      2 months ago

      Your words aren’t empty I feel them deeply.

      I understand that pain, and I’ve felt the same: tired of the silence, the inaction, the endless deaths.

      But please don’t think your voice doesn’t matter. The fact that you see us, that you feel this with us it means something. It reminds us that we’re not forgotten.

      Thank you for not looking away

  • njm1314@lemmy.worldEnglish
    91·
    2 months ago

    Got to be honest I’m rather surprised there’s any live cats left in Gaza at this point.

    • soliman_132r@lemmy.caOPEnglish
      71·
      2 months ago

      I understand it really is hard to believe what life has become here

      Many animals have died, but some still hang on, just like us. Even the smallest bit of food or shelter can mean survival for both people and animals

      My younger siblings sometimes share what little we have with stray cats near our tent. It’s one of the few moments of kindness left in all this hardship.

  • Victor@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    2 months ago

    Those em dashes strongly suggest AI wrote this, but seems like it could’ve just been a help. I don’t mind it.

      • soliman_132r@lemmy.caOPEnglish
        31·
        2 months ago

        Thank you kindly for the thoughtful suggestion and for the spirit of solidarity.

        I truly appreciate the support I will crosspost to Hexbear as you recommended.

        It means a great deal to feel seen and supported by this community.

        Warm regards and heartfelt thanks. ❤️