 Shared in 2024 by a smart, strong, gifted young businesswoman in my community: Young Lady Shared: “When I post something about Palestine on Instagram it gets shadow blocked (only certain number of people can see) or blocked. TikTok is not as censored. I watch and believe it’ about what is really happening. Because, this is my Mom's history, My Mom's life! After the Jewish Holocaust, Palestine opened borders to Jewish people. This became Israel. My grandfather owned land and a house there. My family lived there. In about 1965 Israelis said ‘Leave, you can come back in 15 days'. But they were not let back in. They walked with only what they could carry to Jordan. Nothing of what grandfather worked for was with them. They made a new life in Jordan. And now my Mom and siblings are here. My Mom keeps up with family there though, and worries. There have been many years of killing Palestinians. The Gaza strip is currently a fenced, monitored, guarded, place, under constant surveillance. People can move only according to regulations-They do not have free access to travel, grocery, etc. They can be told to leave their home by anyone to occupy their home, even someone from NYC. It has now been 87 days since October 7, 2023. So much violence. I don't know what will happen." Photo: Heal Palestine Birds of Hope fundraiser 2/2025. Personal Reflection: Her sharing prompted me to read more history & current stories, volunteer for a group that provides medical care to war-injured children. I am not designed for political arguments because the amount of deception gets confusing, but people, real people, I want to listen & love however I can. I am flawed, but keep trying to get better at that. by Lynn Jodeit Ouellette, 7/30/2025 | |
