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🌸 From One Mother’s Heart – Please Read 🌸

My name is Saja. I’m a wife, a mother, and a woman who once believed her story would be simple. I thought my days would be filled with watching my daughter grow — from her first smile to her first steps — surrounded by the small joys of everyday life.

But life had other plans.

War has returned to our home. Again. And once again, we find ourselves living under skies that never seem to rest.

There was a moment — a fragile, breathless moment — when the bombs paused and the world seemed to remember us. It gave us hope. We thought maybe, just maybe, we could start to rebuild. But now, we are back in the dark — hiding, holding on, praying.

I’m writing this not as someone seeking pity, but as a mother who has no other choice but to speak.

Imagine holding your baby in the middle of the night, not because she cried, but because the world outside roared too loud for either of you to sleep. Imagine whispering bedtime stories not to lull her into dreams, but to keep the fear from settling into her tiny bones.

This is my life.

This is my daughter’s life.

And even now — especially now — I believe in softness. I believe in kindness. Because when everything else is taken from you, hope becomes the most valuable thing you have.

Why I’m Reaching Out Our home has been damaged. Our lives changed. But through it all, my daughter wakes up every morning with a smile. She reaches for me with trust, with love, with faith that I will keep her safe.

That’s why I keep going.

I’ve launched a campaign to ask for help — not because it’s easy, but because silence is no longer an option. I am asking for support not just for me, but for my baby, and for the quiet strength of so many mothers like me who are fighting, every single day, to hold their families together.

How You Can Help: 🤍 Help us restore parts of our home so we can live with dignity 🤍 Support women and mothers in Gaza with access to care and resources 🤍 Keep the light of hope alive for a generation born in the shadows of war

💛 If you can, please support our journey here:

If you can’t give, please consider sharing. Your voice might be the reason someone else hears ours.

From My Heart to Yours Maybe our lives are worlds apart. Maybe you’ve never lived through war. But if you’ve ever held a child and wished the world could be better for them — then you understand more than you know.

I don’t want my daughter to grow up thinking the world turned away.

Please, if you’ve read this far — thank you. Thank you for seeing us. Thank you for caring. We are still here. Still hoping. Still holding on to every kind act like it’s a lifeline.

With love and endless gratitude

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Thank you friend

Finally figured out how to permanently disable google assistant on phone

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the priory of the orange tree is like the perfect fantasy book, it has everything: good worldbuilding, a thought-through magic system, dragons, pirates, gay people, a religion built on a lie slowly crumbling in front of your eyes...

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Yes, Samantha Shannon writes queer characters but more importantly: her queer characters are diverse. What I especially love is that they are diverse in AGE! We don’t get to see older queer people that much in fantasy, so reading about them when I can warms my heart so much!

Like YES they’ve been together for 30 years and saw each other grow old and there’s such beauty in that!

YES he’s old and grumpy and generally antisocial but HES STILL JUST A GUY IN LOVE WITH ANOTHER GUY (who’s dead). Continuing his lover’s legacy so he can finally rest???? *don’t mind me sobbing*

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reblogging because this is gold

An Incomplete List of the Animals my Grandpa brought home over the course of his 67-year marriage to Gandma:

Annabell, a solid white and completely deaf pit bull that used to let mom draw on her belly

The World’s Ugliest Tom Cat, who turned out to be the cuddiest teddy bear of an animal

Cocker spaniel named “Captain”

Stupid, the Cat

Litter of baby raccoons

Three more cats

A completely bald and extremely anxious canary that sang beautifully, but only at 4 AM

Baby Squirrel that grew up in the house and then refused to move out

A Genuine Thoroughbred Racehorse who was a spectacular athelete but had a habit of running races in the wrong direction.  Benny turned out to be a terrific trail horse instead.

Turtle

Snapping Turtle

A bucket full of 43 goldfish left over from the fair.  Mom counted once they were all in the bathtub in the backyard with the snapping turtle.

Another cocker spaniel named “Major”, who had the tremendous talent of eating green beans silently

Red-tailed hawk he found on the highway, and sucessfully nursed back to health and released.

Dummy, Son of Stupid

Strange, the dog that lived under the porch and only came into the house at night.

An “abandoned” baby deer.

Spooky, an alleged dog.  

Joey the parakeet whose tricks were  1. drinking tea out of a tiny cup 2. threatening to peck out people’s eyes 3. wearing hats

A Really Big Toad he found behind the factory, because the other auto workers were discussing using it for target practice.  Mr. Grumpity was guardian of the rosebed for several years and granny’s (his mother) favorite animal he ever brought home.

Gretchen, a St. Bernard that had to be shaved from her prior owner’s neglect, and spent a week hiding from sight with such success in the house that they thought she’d run away.

Arson, Burglary and Murder, three frankly adorable little kittens.  They did not change the names, much to the regret of the cop who lived three doors down.

Yet another Cocker Spaniel, named “Colonel”

Cardinal (bird)

Canada Goose (Demon)

Once in the nursing home, he had a “pet” 12-point whitetail buck that would come to his window to be fed corn and get headskritches, inexplicably named “Florence”

The marriage only ended because thier time on earth did. He never kept an animal Grandma wouldn’t allow and if anything she was worse about it. She was the one who brought home a tarantula.

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THESE ARE INSANE

also jayce being the fool… so right

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This still stands. Please share, please don’t forget and don’t turn away. People are suffering. Crimes againsz humanity are being committed every single day by oppressors funded by our money.

Resources to help

Palestine:

Operation Olive Branch (operating mainly on IG and Tiktok @operationolivebranch) is an organisation directly helping Palestinian families on the ground. They have a list of verified gofundme campaigns as well as many other ways to help if you are unable to donate.

Let’s Talk Palestine (@letstalkpalestine on IG) is an educational organisation providing thorough information about the history of Palestine and the events of the g€noc!de, as well as daily updates on the cause. A great resource to get educated.

UNRWA is the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees, an official UN organisation providing aid in Gaza. Their funding has been cut by many countries recently, and while some have resumed, the operation of UNRWA is continuously facing difficulties. Israeli settlers and troops are blocking the border crossings, limiting the aid getting into Gaza.

BOYCOTT brands that support this g€noc!de! You can find the list of boycotted brands and reasons of boycott on bdsmovement.net as well as www.boycotzionism.com.

Keep talking. Keep sharing. Keep bearing witness. Keep donating.

DR Congo

Friends of The Congo (@congofriends on IG) is a human rights and advocacy organization educating people on the dire situation Congolese people are subjected to. They also provide ways to donate to thise affected by the inhumane confitions of cobalt mining and the attacks of Rwandan troops (funded by EU)

Focus Congo (@focuscongo on IG) is a Congo and Germany based human rights organisation. They provide both education and ways to donate and get involved in helping the people of the DRC.

BOYCOTT big tech companies profiting from the g€n0c!de olin Congo: Dell, Apple, Tesla, Microsoft etc. This does not mean to throw away your electronics. But you do not need the new iPhone just because it’s new. Buy refurbished tech, and generally take good care of the elevtronic devices you already own.

BOYCOTT conflict minerals such as gold, silver and diamonds.

Sudan

SAPA is the Sudanese American Physicians Association, a medical organisation providing medical care on the ground to displaced Sudanese people. You can donate to fund their medical supplies.

Let’s Talk Period Sudan (@letstalkperiodsudan) is a women’s rights organisation providing affordable reusable menstrual pads for Sudanese women and girls, addressing the ongoing women’s health crisis in Sudan amidst the war.

@sudan.updates on IG is a great resource to learn about what is going on in Sudan.

Most importantly: keep your humanity. Keep caring. Don’t turn away. If all of these horrors being committed around the world terrify and upset you, that just means you are a human being with empathy.

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Hello My dearest friends,🌟

My name is Mahmoud Jihad, from Gaza. My home, my university, everything has been destroyed. I now live in a flimsy tent with my family after losing everything. I was studying Information Technology while caring for my family, and now we have nothing. 😔

We are living amidst indescribable destruction and desperately need your help to survive. 😭 Even a small donation can make a huge difference. Every contribution is a spark of hope in the darkness of this war. ✨

My campaign is verified by: @beesandwatermelons ✅ #190 and @gazavetters ✅ #63.

My GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/463cbf01

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Let's rebuild our lives together. 🙏❤️

Dear Mahmoud, I’ll be sharing your message here, and doing my best to push it to as many people’s feed as possible!

Dear friends on tumblr, let’s get together to help Mahmoud and his family to rebuild their lives! Share everywhere, and if you’re able to, please donate to the campaign. Any amount helps!

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Hello my friend, 😊

I'm Ahmad from Gaza, married and have a little girl. 👨‍👩‍👧 I live in a displacement tent in Deir al-Balah after our home was completely destroyed in Khan Yunis. 💔 With the frequent displacement and high costs, I face significant difficulties in providing shelter, basic necessities, and medical care for my family.

We live in very harsh conditions and urgently need support to overcome this crisis. 🙏

Any help, no matter how small, can make a big difference. 🌟 Please donate and share the link.

https://gofund.me/665fbb6c. 💖

Verified by bees and watermelon, number 171 and northgazaupdates.

Vetted by @gazavetters , my number verified on the list is ( #84 )

Dear Ahmad, I’m sharing your link and information here, and I’ll be tagging this with as many tags as possible in order to reach as many people as possible.

Dear friends on tumblr! Please do your best to share this around and if you’re able to, donate to Ahmad and his family! Any amount is immensely helpful and greatly appreciated! Let’s get together as a community and help them!

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Hello My dearest friends,🌟

My name is Mahmoud Jihad, from Gaza. My home, my university, everything has been destroyed. I now live in a flimsy tent with my family after losing everything. I was studying Information Technology while caring for my family, and now we have nothing. 😔

We are living amidst indescribable destruction and desperately need your help to survive. 😭 Even a small donation can make a huge difference. Every contribution is a spark of hope in the darkness of this war. ✨

My campaign is verified by: @beesandwatermelons ✅ #190 and @gazavetters ✅ #63.

My GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/463cbf01

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Let's rebuild our lives together. 🙏❤️

Dear Mahmoud, I’ll be sharing your message here, and doing my best to push it to as many people’s feed as possible!

Dear friends on tumblr, let’s get together to help Mahmoud and his family to rebuild their lives! Share everywhere, and if you’re able to, please donate to the campaign. Any amount helps!

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Hello my friend, 😊

I'm Ahmad from Gaza, married and have a little girl. 👨‍👩‍👧 I live in a displacement tent in Deir al-Balah after our home was completely destroyed in Khan Yunis. 💔 With the frequent displacement and high costs, I face significant difficulties in providing shelter, basic necessities, and medical care for my family.

We live in very harsh conditions and urgently need support to overcome this crisis. 🙏

Any help, no matter how small, can make a big difference. 🌟 Please donate and share the link.

https://gofund.me/665fbb6c. 💖

Verified by bees and watermelon, number 171 and northgazaupdates.

Vetted by @gazavetters , my number verified on the list is ( #84 )

Dear Ahmad, I’m sharing your link and information here, and I’ll be tagging this with as many tags as possible in order to reach as many people as possible.

Dear friends on tumblr! Please do your best to share this around and if you’re able to, donate to Ahmad and his family! Any amount is immensely helpful and greatly appreciated! Let’s get together as a community and help them!

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Dame Maggie Smith

1934-2024

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I have just finished reading Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo and HOLY SHIT

I need to get my hands on Hell Bent or else🤌

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Guys, this is urgent!

Nader, a father of two little girls in Gaza is at risk of losing his leg due to an injury. His gofundme is sooo close to hitting his goal! Please, consider helping Mader and his family if you’re able to.

If you’re unable to contribute financially for any reason, please share!

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been a while since I’ve yelled at yall about this book, and I finally got my hands on Oculta as well, I’m about to be insufferable

it’s that time of the month again, i’m going to yell at you to read this one underrated ya fantasy book by an amazing WOC author

Nocturna by Maya Motayne

seriously, go read it, and if it’s available in your country, go read the 2nd book, Oculta as well. I’m still on a hunt for that one and can’t wait to get my hands on it.

The characters are so lovable, worldbuilding is amazing, the message great, the concept is exquisite, golden retriever boy and sassy knife lady main characters (🤌🤌🤌) and more.

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Resources to help

Palestine:

Operation Olive Branch (operating mainly on IG and Tiktok @operationolivebranch) is an organisation directly helping Palestinian families on the ground. They have a list of verified gofundme campaigns as well as many other ways to help if you are unable to donate.

Let’s Talk Palestine (@letstalkpalestine on IG) is an educational organisation providing thorough information about the history of Palestine and the events of the g€noc!de, as well as daily updates on the cause. A great resource to get educated.

UNRWA is the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees, an official UN organisation providing aid in Gaza. Their funding has been cut by many countries recently, and while some have resumed, the operation of UNRWA is continuously facing difficulties. Israeli settlers and troops are blocking the border crossings, limiting the aid getting into Gaza.

BOYCOTT brands that support this g€noc!de! You can find the list of boycotted brands and reasons of boycott on bdsmovement.net as well as www.boycotzionism.com.

Keep talking. Keep sharing. Keep bearing witness. Keep donating.

DR Congo

Friends of The Congo (@congofriends on IG) is a human rights and advocacy organization educating people on the dire situation Congolese people are subjected to. They also provide ways to donate to thise affected by the inhumane confitions of cobalt mining and the attacks of Rwandan troops (funded by EU)

Focus Congo (@focuscongo on IG) is a Congo and Germany based human rights organisation. They provide both education and ways to donate and get involved in helping the people of the DRC.

BOYCOTT big tech companies profiting from the g€n0c!de olin Congo: Dell, Apple, Tesla, Microsoft etc. This does not mean to throw away your electronics. But you do not need the new iPhone just because it’s new. Buy refurbished tech, and generally take good care of the elevtronic devices you already own.

BOYCOTT conflict minerals such as gold, silver and diamonds.

Sudan

SAPA is the Sudanese American Physicians Association, a medical organisation providing medical care on the ground to displaced Sudanese people. You can donate to fund their medical supplies.

Let’s Talk Period Sudan (@letstalkperiodsudan) is a women’s rights organisation providing affordable reusable menstrual pads for Sudanese women and girls, addressing the ongoing women’s health crisis in Sudan amidst the war.

@sudan.updates on IG is a great resource to learn about what is going on in Sudan.

Most importantly: keep your humanity. Keep caring. Don’t turn away. If all of these horrors being committed around the world terrify and upset you, that just means you are a human being with empathy.