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Diana van Eyk's avatar

I think witnessing Israel's genocide in Gaza and seeing the carnage is harming all of our humanity, Aya. I go through similar feelings, and they're hard.

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Aya's avatar

I think we are actually experiencing real, psychological trauma. It's hard to know how to live. It really is like being a victim of sexual abuse (speaking from experience ): the same dissociation and inability to move, for where do you go? What do you do next?

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

I agree, Aya.

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Nizami XIII's avatar

With great respect, and I say this as one who has been in a place similar to what you describe here, we HAVE TO. hold onto our light. That is the critical thing. For you. For me. For everyone. That does not mean turn away because it’s too much to bear. We must each bear what we can, anticipating that question that will be asked of us (BTW it’s we that ask it) at the end of our life. To be dehumanised in witnessing serves nobody. With great respect, and with love, I gently recommend taking a pause. Come back when you are back in your body, back in your power. Then you will write more and better and better effect the change you wish to see. 🙏🏽

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AquaTeal's avatar

You are not alone. The torturers are beyond anything I have seen. Not only lacking any empathy or compassion, but their demonic delight in hurting. It is beyond comprehension. The hasbara trolls, with their sickening abusive narcissistic reversals and sadism... I wish I could send you magic healing words to make it go away, to heal the hurt.

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Aya's avatar

I can't imagine what they are living through; how can they live a life even if they survive?

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Karl Drinkwater's avatar

The evil ones want us to give up. All we can do is keep going, keep resisting, keep setting an example of what justice would look like. I suppose that is our responsibility. Keep fighting, my friend.

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kathie hopler's avatar

Thank you , i think, its hard to “like” this post but Im grateful for it. Of like minded , im sure in the world are billions daily,soul wrestling (because thank god we cannot unsee this depravity) our sins are clear & undeniable: collusion to steal & erase Palestine for profit. Another crime against humanity Colonialism project w/ Zionism useing the Jewish faith as “ human shield” (Zionism is anathema to the Jewish Faith, contradiction) supporting this berserk constant relentless atrocious death cult of zionists cant be ignored. Even Living far outside of the abominable macabre chaos of a fucking Genocide in real time its permiating ALL EXISTANCE The stench of this foul vapor penetrates so deep then we as humans do our best/worst involuntary Trauma trick.: when overwhelmed WE ADAPT its what this meat suit does, hence evolution This feels to me it is most human i suppose the leadershit knows the manipulators miscalculated now but doesn’t give a shit their arrogance in this is mind blowing but fully exposed . But still the Palestinian human beings suffer ungodly barbarism ea day. . A discussion group for some productive ideas seeking venting sharing seeking solutions & solidarity & sharing ideas to help end this madness & cope meanwhile while fighting for an end can only help direct this negs

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kathie hopler's avatar

Sorry,I rant because i cant take much more ether i dont want numb it scares me it will fade w/ our anger .Hell on earth must not be allowed to continue even if we go numb we must advocate to end this madness THE WEST Ountil we are successful. The only way to mental health & flourishing ✌️❤️‍🔥🍉🙏

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Aya's avatar

Absolutely and entirely true, thank you so much

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The Shadow Band's avatar

my interest in solving this

without blood

washed away long ago

it is time for the killers of killers to arise

a pack dogs feed on the weak and defenseless

rise up my angry fellows

we need the killers the kill killers

now

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Aya's avatar

I do agree with the trauma group. I think it's an amazing idea. Shall we do a Zoom one for real? Weekly or fortnightly or something?

Having experienced abuse, it's probably triggering on top of the sheer f***ing evil that it is. It's interesting thay you'd say you'd fight because it's literally just normal people in Lebanon and Yemen who are choosing to fight. Just joining up and fighting. And it's just these normal people in the red sea who have quite literally sent the US retreating

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