Hello, My name is Mosab Elderawi, and I live in Gaza with my family. Life here has become harder than I ever imagined, and Iâm writing this with hope in my heart that you might hear our story.
The ongoing war has devastated my family. Weâve lost 25 family membersâeach one a beloved part of our lives, taken too soon. I miss them deeplyâtheir laughter, their presence, their love. Every day is a reminder of this unimaginable loss.
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We are now facing daily challenges to surviveâthings that most people take for granted, like food, clean water, and a safe place to sleep. The harsh realities of life here have replaced our dreams with the constant fight for survival.
đ Lost Stability: The war has left us without work or a stable source of income. đ Basic Needs: Food and water are becoming harder to afford with rising prices and scarce resources. đ Dreams on Hold: Like so many here, my familyâs dreams have been replaced by the need to simply survive. đ˘ Unimaginable Loss: Losing 25 loved ones has left a void that can never be filled.
Iâm sharing our story with the hope that someone out there might care. Even $5 can make a big difference for us, and if youâre unable to donate, just reblogging this post can help spread the word.
Your kindness, no matter how small, is something weâll never forget.
Your support is not about changing our entire situationâitâs about giving us a little relief, a little hope, and a way to keep going. We are not asking for much, and we understand if you canât donate. Sharing our story is just as valuable to us as a donation.
Thank you for reading this far. It means the world to us to know that someone is listening. Your kindness gives us strength and helps us believe in a better tomorrow.
With all our gratitude, Mosab Elderawi and Family â¤ď¸
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Gangle AU đâ¨ď¸
Based on new canon lore that Tails has a curfew and only on new years heâs allowed to stay up because Sonic being inadequate teen parent/bro/fence learned the hard way of a growing fox need for healthy sleep schedule
How Outono was found
The marketplace was as lively as ever, packed with vendors shouting prices and people bustling from stall to stall. Among the crowd was Masha, a young maid making her usual rounds to gather supplies and ingredients for the castle.
And there she was again. Masha (22 years old) had noticed the little girl several times before, darting through the streets, always keeping her distance from strangers. She didnât beg, didnât stealâjust played with the stray cats and dogs like she was one of them. She was always alone, sitting in the dirt and keeping to herself.
It wasnât uncommon to see orphans wandering the streets, especially after the war. But this girl stood out. Bright blonde hair, blue eyes, pale skinâshe didnât look like she belonged there. People couldnât help but notice her, and that made Masha uneasy.
Masha had watched her from a distance, wondering about her story. Where was she from? How old was she? Seven? Eight, maybe? But what really bothered Masha was how much attention the girl could draw just by existing. A chill ran down her spine at the thought of what might happen if the wrong person noticed her.
Masha had heard the whispers in dark alleys. Men who offered food and shelter but delivered nightmares insteadâslavery, prostitution, factories. The girl was practically a walking target.
No, Masha thought, she couldnât just stand by and do nothing. She had to act. It was reckless, impulsive, but she didnât care. âThere you are!â Masha called out, pushing through the crowd toward the girl. Her voice was sharp enough to make heads turn. She grabbed the childâs armânot hard, but firmly enough to keep her from slipping away.
The girl froze, staring up at Masha with wide, startled eyes. She didnât fight or run, just stood there, too shocked to react.
âCome on,â Masha said, her voice softer now as she led the girl through the busy streets. She kept her head down, ignoring the curious glances from the crowd. To them, she was just a frustrated aunt dragging a mischievous child home.
As they made their way to the castle, Mashaâs thoughts raced. What was she doing? She wasnât anyone important, just a maid trying to keep her head above water. She had enough on her plate without adding a lost child to her problems. This could blow up in her face. But as she felt the girlâs small, cold hand in hers, she pushed the doubts aside. It was too late to turn back now.
When they arrived, Masha wasted no time. She took the girlâs dirty, torn dress and helped her into a warm bath. The child didnât resist, but her wary eyes followed Mashaâs every move. As the grime melted away, Masha got a better look at her.
Her skin was smooth, untouched by scars or bruises. No signs of the abuse youâd expect from a child on the streets. But she was so thinâher ribs showed, and her small frame seemed almost fragile. Malnourished, but not beyond help.
And her dress⌠Masha frowned as she picked it up. The fabric was fine, high-quality, definitely not something a street orphan would wear. Someone had cared for this child once. So why was she out here alone?
As Masha gently scrubbed the girlâs hair, she tried to ask questions. âWhatâs your name? Where are you from? Do you have family?â
At first, the girl didnât say a word. She shrank into the water, clearly overwhelmed. But as the bathâs warmth set in, she began to relax. When Masha asked again, the girl shook her head faintly, her expression confused.
âNothing?â Masha pressed. âYou donât remember anything?â
Another small shake. Masha sighed, brushing back her frustration. âAlright, it doesnât matter right now.â
As she rinsed the soap from the girlâs hair, Masha noticed the way her small hands played with the bubbles. The child giggled softly, and for the first time, Masha saw her smile. It was a tiny thing, fleeting, but it lit up her face.
After the bath, Masha dressed her in one of her old tunics, the smallest size she could find. Still, it hung awkwardly on the girlâs petite frame, the sleeves drooping well past her hands. Masha couldnât help but chuckle. âWell, donât you look like a little bird in borrowed feathers.â
The girl didnât seem to mind. She hid her shy smile behind her blond hair, her cheeks tinged pink.
Later, Masha handed her some bread and cheese sheâd bought at the market. The girl devoured it eagerly, taking bites so big Masha had to laugh. âSlow down,â she said, patting her head. âThereâs plenty more.â
As the girl ate, Masha felt some of her worries melt away. There was something about herâinnocent, endearing. She rested a hand on the childâs head, thinking aloud. âYou know, youâve got the most beautiful eyes. Since you donât remember your name, how about I call you Blue? Sound good?â
The girl paused, then gave a small nod.
And just like that, the little girl became part of Mashaâs life.
She was still shy, always hiding behind Masha when strangers came near. But in the quiet moments, she was a joyâgiggling to herself, chasing sunlight, and even whispering to the stray animals that seemed to follow her everywhere.
As time passed, "Blue" found her voice. She made up silly songs, told little stories, and even helped Masha with her chores. The work of a maid was tough, but with Blue around, it didnât feel so hard. Her tiny hands and sweet voice brought a light to Mashaâs world that she hadnât realized she needed.
The Best of Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun
Bro took it too seriously
legitimately my first feminist awakening as a ten year old child was realizing that girls were expected to respect âboy stuffâ but boys were never expected to respect âgirl stuffâ
Please bear with me, if you have time Iâd love to learn and I have a few questions about ISAT worldbuilding:
1. Is there a general time period that ISAT is based in? Iâm assuming maybe the 16th or 17th century. Indoor plumbing didnât become widely available to commoners until the 19th century, so do the villagers just use outhouses in their town? I assume the sinks in ISAT have buckets of water separately you pour into instead of fossetts with running water. Same with tech. I assume because of anxiety meds that medication is pretty modern but something like a pulse oximeter or cars wouldnât exist in the ISAT world.
2. Does Dormont have a distinct alphabet different from any real world languages? Or not really.
3. This might be a dumb question, but do a lot of people live in the house? Like a college dorm/apartment sort of situation? Are there more houses around dormont or is what we see all there is in terms of housing?
4. Are there any specific swears that people call each other? Not slurs obviously (I wouldnât ask for anything like that đ¨) but things like the word b*st*rd, specifically derogatory words for people you donât like? Or is that sort of thing unacceptable in the ISAT world and swear words for people donât exist?
(i start crying and screaming in fear real loud)