We are transgender refugee struggling to survive in extremely difficult circumstances. Every day is a fight for basic necessities that many people take for granted: a safe place to sleep, food to eat, clean water to drink, and access to medical care when needed.
There have been many moments when we felt scared about what tomorrow would bring. Despite these challenges, we continue to hold onto hope and believe that kindness can change lives.
Today, we are reaching out because we cannot overcome these difficulties alone. We have a fundraiser link in our bio to help cover urgent needs including shelter, food, clean water, transportation, and medical expenses. Every donation, no matter the amount, helps bring stability, safety, and hope during a very difficult time.
If you are unable to donate, sharing or reblogging this post would mean the world to me. Sometimes a single share can reach someone who is able to help.
Thank you for taking the time to read our story. Thank you for your compassion, your support, and for helping us believe that brighter days are possible.
My name is Ayaa from Gaza city, I am a children’s teacher, 24 years old, living with my parents and siblings. We all used to live a peacefu
Hello friends,Thank you for your continued support, but I would like to inform you about something. Recently, donations have become very low or almost nonexistent. I don’t know exactly why, but I believe it may be due to the presence of many scammers. Unfortunately, there are some people who exploit others. However, my campaign has been reviewed and verified by trusted individuals.
I am responsible for taking care of 8 members of my family, and there is no provider or source of income for them except me. The situation is extremely difficult. The war has not ended every day there are many innocent people losing their lives for no reason.
Prices have risen drastically. For example, even a small plate of vegetable salad now costs more than $10, and many other basic items are very expensive. In addition, the value of the dollar has dropped against the shekel, where $1 is now about 2.9 shekels, while it used to be around 3.8. There is severe inflation and a very high increase in prices.
So please try to support me. If you are unable to donate, you can still help by sharing. I am trying my best to take care of my family.
fanfic isn't an act of activism by the way. it's a fun hobby. writers write whatever they want for themselves as their silly little getaway/self-care. if you want "more representation" of something in fanfics, then you write fanfics about that thing you want. nobody is stopping you. but saying other fanfic writers as a whole are "the problem" or are "to blame" for "not including xyz" or "not writing about xyz" just isn't how fanfics and hobbies work.
i feel like this is more nuanced than “just make your own fics”. while yes, no one is owed representation in someone’s personal works, i do feel that it’s important to step back and think about why we write the things we write about.
so many people in fandom spaces are allergic to nuance when it comes to their internal biases— especially in regards to racism (which, i know the original post wasn’t explicitly about, but i feel it’s important to name).
i've mainly seen this on twitter (of course) but when someone asks “hey, isn't it strange that most fanfic is centered around white men? even in media with women and people of color?” hordes of people who feel threatened will always show up in the comments to argue that “people have preferences!!! why do i have to write about something i’m not interested in???”
take sinners for example. 99% of the cast in the movie is black. but when you look at fandom spaces, you'll see an insane amount of focus on remmick and mary—the white/white-adjacent characters. before i watched sinners, i thought mary would play a much larger role given all the talk about her.
i don't think it's wrong to enjoy remmick and mary as characters, but i just think it would be helpful for people to take a step back and ask themselves why fandom is like this.
again, you’re free to write about whatever you want. go write your remmick fics, i won’t stop you. but if you notice a trend in your behavior that leans towards always seeming to neglect black and brown characters, or lesbians, or any other marginalized group considered “less than”, maybe do some introspection on why your “silly little getaway” is segregated. 🤷🏾
I think all the "fanfiction is escapism!" people who use that phrase to defend from not including BIPOC characters in their work need to examine why their escapism involves people of color (especially Black and brown people) not being present.
It's the exact same as the gamers who complain about too many people of color in AAA games since they want it to be "their fantasy", only more insidious because it's wrapped in the "fandom freedom" discourse.
I've already seen people in the tags make this about shipping or darkfics or whatever. NOBODY is referring to those when they say "representation". Use your brain please, white tumblr user.
Anyway, daily reminder from a culturally isolated Romani person.
Gypsy does not mean wanderer.
It literally means ‘people from egypt’ or similar, as europeans believed Romani people were from Egypt. It has become known similar to nomad due to how our ancestors have been forced to be nomadic due to racism and ostracization, but it is a SLUR.
Romani people are STILL being forcibly sterilized.
Romani people are STILL being forced into ghettos.
Romani people are still facing violence and danger in countless European countries- and recently, I’ve seen the beginnings of the extremes in the United States.
Have a little fucking respect and DON’T USE A SLUR THAT’S BEEN USED FOR CENTURIES AGAINST US.
And for the love of whatever’s up there, ESPECIALLY do not use it to describe your witchcraft. It is playing on the 'magic gypsy’ trope, and is EXTREMELY insulting.
Sorry but but I pay for my plane tickets to be comfortable and not getting a sensory overload because of some fuckass baby screaming so loud it makes me feel physically sick
I understand that people have different circumstances but my autism doesn't care about that and I can't think straight when I'm in pain
Well no you pay for a plane ticket so you can fly somewhere in 3 hours instead of driving 17 hours to get there hope this helps
╰┈➤ or in which you tell your boyfriend… that you have a boyfriend.
warnings: suggestive and a wee bit angsty
notes: i haven't written for him in a minute, so bare with me. there is an above 0% chance of this being ass.
veritas ratio knew how to put up with your prankster side. your pranks were normally juvenile.
prank calls seemed to be your go-to when he was at work. they'd be met with an unamused laugh, and he'd simply hang up.
what wasn't endearing, however, was when he tried going in for a kiss...and you had the audacity to place your fingers on his lips to tell him "ew, i have a boyfriend."
he will do one of two things.
a) he will give you a frown, and then he will move away from you entirely (or move you off of him). he's a petty fucker, that's what he is. you decided to pull that shit when you two were just relaxing on the couch after a long day? fine, he'll just go to your shared bedroom for solitude.
don't bother whining about how you “didn’t mean it” or how “you love his kisses!”, he's not going to budge.
it’s only after you’ve left him alone for a whole hour, when you come back into the room.
your expression is different. when he finally allows you to see his eyes, he notices you seem more remorseful. of course, he still turns away.
the way you say “i’m sorry.” makes him perk look up from his book.
you’re incredibly hard to stay mad at, not that he would ever tell you.
his way of accepting your apology would be him reaching his hand out for yours, and bringing it to his lips.
“that prank of yours made my solitude unenjoyable. you’ll have to pay dearly for that, i’m afraid.”
and you did, for about three hours.
your slightly swollen lips and sore body would be somewhat of a warning for you if you ever pulled such a ridiculous prank again. (in his own words)
or b) gently move your hands down to your lap, and kiss your lips. try moving your head, he will hold it right where it needs to be.
once your lips part, he’ll have the gall to ask “does he kiss you like that?”
and then he’s at your neck, and you’re wishing you never pulled the prank in the first place.
“or like this?” the way his hand moved to the other side of your neck, caressing the skin with his thumb. his lips pressing firmly, but passionately on your skin… the way he was being so gentle with you…you thought he was teasing you.
“uh…n-no?” you were turning into a mess! this was not the plan!
and then you felt this man smirk.
“exactly what i thought.”
and then with one final peck to your neck…and your cheek… and your lips, he sat back up with his usual indifferent expression. (even though internally, he felt anything but.)
needless to say, if you ever consider pranking veritas ratio by moving away from his lips, the end result will be him getting that kiss one way or another.
I am writing to you with a heart crushed by endless tears, from a hospital bed where fear and pain surround me. Every moment feels heavier than the last, and I am desperate for help to save myself and my children
My name is Suhaila, a mother of four children.
I am writing these words from inside the hospital, with a heart full of fear and pain.
My health is very critical. My iron level is 6,
and my little daughter Miral’s iron level is 5.
I urgently need donations to buy the medicine and save our lives
My husband is injured and unable to work. We have no income and no protection.
Our family lives in a torn tent, exposed to cold, hunger, and fear every day.
My health is very critical. My iron level is 6,
and my little daughter Miral’s iron level is 5.
She is so weak… her small body is fading, and I cannot afford the medicine or the food she needs to survive.
Right now, my daughter and I are in the hospital, waiting helplessly.
My other children are alone in the tent, hungry and scared.
We are not asking for luxury.
We are asking for treatment to stay alive
and food so my children do not die.
Please, do not let my children lose their mother,
and do not let me lose my daughter in front of my eyes.
Help us. Save us. We are slowly dying. 😭💔🙏
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a mother of 5 children, living with my family in a tent after the war destroyed ou
My family in Gaza has lived all these meanings. For two years we have been displaced again and again, carrying only blankets, hope, and each other. We no longer have a stable shelter, but we are trying to stay alive. you can support my family’s ❤️
critically stagnant spotlight campaigns for today (11/26.)
individual posts for these campaigns are generally ignored. i suspect they’re just background noise for most people at this point. please don’t ignore this, you have the opportunity to throw someone a lifeline and do some real good. even if you don’t have any money, a reblog is free and can help get more eyes on these campaigns. none of them are on tumblr, to my knowledge. nobody sees these campaigns unless people reblog posts about them or make their own posts.
all campaigns are vetted by the organizers of gaza funds. for full transparency, a list of campaigns is available to view on their site.
mohammed ahmed: 16 days since last donation
nada muhaisen: 15 days since last donation
yasmin's family: 12 days since last donation
ahmad abuabdou: 10 days since last donation
ahmed atallah: 10 days since last donation
raghad's family: 10 days since last donation
saja mashharawi: 8 days since last donation
yahia hawajry: 8 days since last donation
mohammed qwaider: 8 days since last donation
hassan abdullah: 7 days since last donation
these families cannot afford to wait! are they not worthy of support because they are not personally begging you for it? please do something!
remember, even if you don't think you can give anything, you have a platform, so use it!
thank you in advance for your consideration.
tags for reach under the cut (you can always let me know if you'd rather not be on this list)
✅️Vetted by @gazavetters, my number verified on the list is ( #672 )✅️
I am Shams from Gaza, 17 years old, a girl from a family of 7. I was in my first year of high school before the war. I loved my family, my s
I am Shams from Gaza, 17 years old, a girl from a family of 7. I was in my first year of high school before the war. I loved my family, my school, my friends, and life itself. But the war came and took everything I loved away.
The days have passed filled with loss and hunger. We no longer go to school—education has stopped, my school and home were bombed, and now my sister, her four daughters, and I all live in a single room.
We are struggling just to find a bite to eat, to have a roof that protects us from rain, rocket shrapnel, and the smell of gunpowder. Time passed, and I was supposed to take my final exams this year, but the war took away our right to education in every way.
We are facing the worst living conditions—insanely high prices for food, cleaning supplies, and medicine. We are displaced after losing our home. My father was injured while trying to find food; he suffers from a herniated disc in his back.
We are truly in need of help. Life here is almost impossible, and the conditions are extremely harsh. Please help me secure shelter, food, medical care, and at least a livable situation. A little from you can make a big difference.
✅️Vetted by @gazavetters, my number verified on the list is ( #373 )✅️
Hi everyone, I'm Ali, 24, from Gaza🍉😔.I'm going through a really tough time right now💔. I lost my job, my house was destroyed, and I lost all my dreams💔😔. It's been really hard on me, and I've been struggling to keep going.I used to be a law student, and I had my heart set on becoming a lawyer. But now, I'm just trying to find a way to make ends meet and feed my family🥹💔.I've started a campaign to try and get them something simple to ease their hunger. I'm reaching out to you with hope, knowing that your support can make a life-changing difference for me and my family. My family and I are facing a difficult time due to the harsh winter weather and the poor condition of our tent.I'm struggling to meet our basic survival needs. I would deeply appreciate any help you could offer.😔🙏
"Hello! My name is Dante Salermo, I am organizing this fundraiser for Ali and his … Fabianna Salermo needs your support for Help Ali Survive
✅️Vetted by @gazavetters, my number verified on the list is ( #621 )✅️
Today was unlike any other.
We received a few donations and with them, we had our first real meal in over a month. For the first time in so long, we didn’t go to sleep hungry. We cried, not from pain this time, but from overwhelming joy and gratitude.
To everyone who donated, shared, or simply kept us in their thoughts thank you. You didn’t just feed us. You reminded us that we’re not alone. You gave us back a piece of our dignity and hope.
But the struggle isn’t over. We’re still in need of food, support, and a little more light in these hard times.
Please, if you can, continue to help. Every share, every dollar, every act of kindness makes a real difference.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you. And please, stay with us on this journey.
[Note: the fundraiser says I'm raising funds for Molly Guenther,… Peter Guenther needs your support for Support Haya's Family: Food, Water,
✅️Vetted by @gazavetters, my number verified on the list is ( #373 )✅️
Hi everyone, I'm Ali, 24, from Gaza🍉😔.I'm going through a really tough time right now💔. I lost my job, my house was destroyed, and I lost all my dreams💔😔. It's been really hard on me, and I've been struggling to keep going.I used to be a law student, and I had my heart set on becoming a lawyer. But now, I'm just trying to find a way to make ends meet and feed my family🥹💔.I've started a campaign to try and get them something simple to ease their hunger. I'm reaching out to you with hope, knowing that your support can make a life-changing difference for me and my family. My family and I are facing a difficult time due to the harsh winter weather and the poor condition of our tent.I'm struggling to meet our basic survival needs. I would deeply appreciate any help you could offer.😔🙏
"Hello! My name is Dante Salermo, I am organizing this fundraiser for Ali and his … Fabianna Salermo needs your support for Help Ali Survive
So you’re against shaving as it’s naturally supposed to be there. And I agree, hair has never bothered me.
But I gotta ask, do you wipe? It’s naturally there ain’t it? Do you apply deodorant? Brush your teeth? Bathe regularly? Do you apply makeup or dye your hair or any of the dozens of things people do?
To use the vague you, not being personal
People do things for reasons that aren’t always reasonable. I’m just curious what the difference is.
did you just imply that shaving is equivalent in importance to wiping your ass?
Please read this as if i were a member of your family. Maybe your sister, your daughter or your friend. As if my family who is going through difficult circumstances is your family.
Hello, I'm Ola, a graduate student from the faculty of science - Al-Azhar University in G@za P@lestine. I truly appreciate you taking a moment to read my story. As you reading my message, myself and my family, “my mother, father, three sisters, and my little brother,” are trying to survive under all kinds of suffering including but not limited to fear, instability, and starvation, thirst, and poverty in northern G@za.
After 508 days of suffering, I am writing to you today with a heavy heart, in desperate need of your help. I can't describe how harsh the situation we are living in is. My family is suffering from the biting cold of winter, and we are facing a severe shortage of food and clothing. Every day feels like a lifetime, and every moment makes me feel helpless and hopeless. 💔
After the prices went up so crazy, I created this campaign to help my family provide food, water and essential needs. I know for sure that you can't help all families that want your help but at least you can help those who come across your life.
Every simple thing makes a difference in changing the situation we are in. So please don't hesitate to help us 🙏💔
It's your time to help and make a difference, Will you?!
Thank you for taking a minute to read this.♥️
My campaign has been vetted by:
@90-ghost here, @northgazaupdates here, and @el-shab-hussien and @nabulsi 's spreadsheet of vetted campaigns #205.
Hello, I'm Ola, a graduate student from the faculty of science - Al-Azh… Nesma Khazendar needs your support for Ola's Family Call for your S
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