I thought building a new life away from Gaza would feel like a fresh start, but I didn’t realise the burden of carrying two lives at once - one of them scarred by war.
"17 November at 4am in Deir al-Balah," ahh that date must be chiseled into your heart. No consolation can embrace or erase that pain but I am so happy you landed in Italy, what a wonderful prize you have to unwrap there within the warmth and beauty of their culture. Know we cheer you on from the sidelines as we send waves of protection to your Palestine. may grace integrity and joy lead you onward....
Shukran Sara for sharing. I wish you success with you PhD, hope, happiness and sunlight shine on you every day. If you are in Roma and you ever need anything let me know, I have friends who can help and will stand with you.
Dear Sara, probably survivor's guilt will always be a factor. However, I believe that your departure from Gaza to pursue your dreams is likely a source of hope, and also relief, both of which are important for your family's survival now.
Experiencing living in a foreign country, and another culture, brings so many challenges: make the best of them.
Dear Sara, I wept with you while I read your words. It IS strange that life seems to go on as normal outside of Gaza, but it doesn't for all of us because so so many of us actually see Gazans as our sisters and brothers and we are at the edges of "Western" society. I feel happy that you have the chance to escape and wish you all that you wish for yourself and your family.
"17 November at 4am in Deir al-Balah," ahh that date must be chiseled into your heart. No consolation can embrace or erase that pain but I am so happy you landed in Italy, what a wonderful prize you have to unwrap there within the warmth and beauty of their culture. Know we cheer you on from the sidelines as we send waves of protection to your Palestine. may grace integrity and joy lead you onward....
Thank you, for sharing your very moving story with us. I'm humbled and grateful.
I hope the best for you and your family, Sara Awad. You and your people are so incredibly brave.
I wish I could help.
Shukran Sara for sharing. I wish you success with you PhD, hope, happiness and sunlight shine on you every day. If you are in Roma and you ever need anything let me know, I have friends who can help and will stand with you.
Dear Sara, probably survivor's guilt will always be a factor. However, I believe that your departure from Gaza to pursue your dreams is likely a source of hope, and also relief, both of which are important for your family's survival now.
Experiencing living in a foreign country, and another culture, brings so many challenges: make the best of them.
With much love and admiration ❤️
Dear Sara, I wept with you while I read your words. It IS strange that life seems to go on as normal outside of Gaza, but it doesn't for all of us because so so many of us actually see Gazans as our sisters and brothers and we are at the edges of "Western" society. I feel happy that you have the chance to escape and wish you all that you wish for yourself and your family.