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A Plea for Hope: Ibrahim Almoghani’s Fight for Survival

I'm Ibrahim Almughanni. I once dreamed of a peaceful, prosperous future for my family, but those dreams were shattered by the unrelenting horrors of war.

I am a husband and a father to three beautiful children:

Toleen, who is 9 years old

Wateen, who is 6

and Tayseer, who is just 4.

The Day Our Lives Shattered

I remember the day vividly—explosions began in the distance, growing into a deafening roar. Smoke and fear engulfed us as we watched our neighbors flee in terror. We grabbed our children and ran, pushing through a sea of panic until we could run no more.

Finding Refuge Amid Desperation

We found temporary shelter in a classroom turned into a makeshift refuge. The walls were bare, the air thick with fear. Surrounded by other displaced families, we shared a profound sense of loss.

The Heavy Burden of Loss

I lost my home—my sanctuary—now reduced to rubble. My workshop, where I built my life as a blacksmith, was completely destroyed. I lost not only my tools and savings but also my livelihood. The deepest wound is the loss of hope: the hope that my children could thrive, free from fear.

Daily Struggles for Survival

We are caught in a cycle of survival. Food is scarce, and basic necessities are out of reach. In our overcrowded shelter, we cling to each other for comfort. The worry and fear in my family’s eyes are constant reminders of our daily struggle.

A Heartfelt Call for Help

We need your help to provide basic necessities and safety for our family. Every dollar you donate is a vital lifeline—a warm meal, a respite from hunger, a step towards rebuilding our lives.

Please, don’t turn away. Your compassion can restore hope and help us endure these dark times.

The Power of Your Support

My story is one of loss and survival, but also of hope. With your support, we can start rebuilding and find a way out of this darkness.

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“It’s been a long week,” I say in the middle of the day on Monday. 

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@theywontletmebeprincipal it’s evolved

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At the barricades of freedom *vague sizzling of cooked meats*

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Here's to every pet-related worker who has to deal with "Her name is BELLA you've seen her before just look her up." You're a real one. May you grow in power for every Bella in your system.

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Saw this frame on a different reblog by @thatssroughbuddy but why does it look like Iroh is using his phone to take a photo of his nephew at a landmark

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Les amis doodle dump (:ᘌꇤ⁐ꃳ 三

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'do you think you're superior for not using AI in your work' thank you for asking! yes i do

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“This is the Arkenstone of Thrain,” said Bilbo, “the Heart of the Mountain; and it is also the heart of Thorin.” - The Hobbit, Chapter 16: A Thief in the Night

Happy Hobbit Day! I'm making a webcomic adaptation of The Hobbit (which you can now find at retellingthehobbit.com and at the links I mention in my Tumblr pinned post) and I have a lot of thoughts on how the Arkenstone debacle would unfold in a version of the story where the tone was darker. I love the idea of the Arkenstone as an analogue to the One Ring— Sam and Frodo’s total love and trust for each other prevents the Cursed Object from destroying them, but Bilbo and Thorin’s relationship can’t hold up under the strain and collapses catastrophically.

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All of my friends that work at wildlife rehab centers have had to untangle animals from this stuff, or had animals brought in that died in it. This is especially nasty for small owl species.

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"it's okay!!! it's an exotic animal rescue"

first of all, citation needed, a lot of idiots call their exotic pet collections rescues, doesn't mean it's true

second of all, you do know that rescues are still culpable, right? you know that sone rescues are wildly unethical, right?