Hello, I am Ismail Abed. I live in Gaza. Because of the war, I was hit by shrapnel in my head and lost many of my dreams because of it. My dreams were playing soccer and traveling.

"I write these words while carrying a

shrapnel in my head that changed my whole life. A wound I never chose, and a pain that never leaves me, day or night. Maybe the injury is in my head, but in truth, its impact reached my soul and my daily life. Every moment passes while I struggle, trying to live normally despite a pain that words cannot describe.Today, I only ask you to stand with me in this hardship. The support you give may not just be financial aid — to me, it is a new life, a chance to heal my wounds and regain a part of the life I lost.I believe that God never abandons those who turn to Him, and I also believe that goodness still lives in people’s hearts. We may never meet, and you may not know me personally, but please know that every word, every support, every act of kindness from you makes me feel that I am not alone on this journey.Pray for me first, and support me second. Maybe one day I will return to tell my story healed, and say: there were people who stood by m