When I first joined Tumblr, I had no idea what I was walking into. There’s no manual for navigating this wild, untamed corner of the internet. My first moment here? I was greeted by an image completely naked, no warning, no explanation. It was just there, bold and unapologetic. That’s when I realized: Tumblr is a place where anything can happen.
But for all its chaos, Tumblr has become something far greater than I ever expected. For Palestinians, this platform isn’t just a space to scroll through memes or vent about life. It’s a lifeline—a place where raw, messy energy has been transformed into a battleground for survival. Here, stories are told, funds are raised, and people fight for their lives.
I’ve seen campaigns soar past their goals, bringing hope to families barely holding on. But I’ve also seen campaigns that struggle for every single dollar, every reblog, every moment of attention, every ounce of hope.
It hasn’t been easy. Palestinian voices are constantly met with hate, with people trying to twist the truth and spread doubt. It’s exhausting. There are nights where it feels like the fight is too big, too overwhelming. But then something beautiful happens: a kind message appears, or someone reblogs a post with words that feel like a warm embrace.
And through it all, more people are starting to see the truth. The hate doesn’t silence these voices—it sharpens them. Every day, more people step forward to say, “I see you, I hear you, and I’m with you.” Those moments are what keep this going.
To everyone who has helped through verification, donating, writing posts, reblogging, or simply sharing a kind word—thank you. You’ve made a real difference. But the reality is, people in Gaza are still waiting for a chance to breathe, to live without fear, to have enough food to eat, and clothes warm enough to survive the cold. Many are hungry. Many are freezing. And they cannot do this alone.
This fight is hard, but it’s not hopeless. Strangers have become friends, and friends have become family. People have shown up in ways no one could have imagined, treating the survival of others as if it were their own. That kind of solidarity is powerful.
Tumblr might be chaotic, unpredictable, and sometimes bizarre—but it’s also a place where something extraordinary has been built: a community that refuses to look away from injustice.
