I'm sorry for the spamming, but I needed this rant to be separated from wishing you well lmao
(it's about an important matter, bear with me pls)
(or just ignore this if you'd prefer, i just needed to get this off my chest, sorry)
So throughout the past few weeks I've focused on informing myself on whats happening in Gaza, and doing my best to inform friends and family - that being through conversations, watching videos on the matter, reposting resources for other to understand, etc.
BUT IT SEEM LIKE MY FUCKING TRAD WIFE CONSERVATIVE AUNT DOESNT GET THE DAMN MESSAGE (as expected)
I've been extremely active on my insta stories to reach as much people as possible (and i think i've done a good job in showing why we should be supporting the Palestinians who are being attacked in Gaza and around the world). BUT THIS WOMAN JUST SENT ME A FUCKING REEL FROM THE IDF CONDEMNING HAMAS????? LIKE BITCH???? i NEVER ONCE said i stand with Hamas, nor have I ever condoned their actions. And she comes at me as if i was doing just that since i stand with Palestine.
Anyway, everyone, please make sure to inform yourselves in every way possible before anything. Listen to Palestinian voices so you can understand about the absurdities that are happening in Gaza right now and have been happening for years. And make sure that the people around you, who a lot of times dont have any impression of whats happening, also get the education that they need about the subject <333
i think its important that you're trying to educate your family and friends, and I'm sorry your aunt's got her head in her ass about this
i think if the rest of your family understands and she's the black sheep in this, eventually the pressure might get to her
glad to hear that everyone's talking about this more and more-- may the pressure be put on the politicians to stop acting like war-mongering cock suckers
also, something that at least is happening in the us-- politically blue politicians and democrats are starting to panic because they've never seen this great of a divide between the people and their representatives. i mean that reps are starting to change their minds abt is.ra*l because people are talking about it; so no matter what, don't stop
glad to hear from you again ithil :)