(2/4) …International law is a thing of the past. Ignored by Israel for decades and left in ruins under Trump. This war, launched by Israel, is a calculated distraction from what continues in Gaza: a 3+ month blockade of vital food and aid. We went from “Never Again” to scrolling past a genocide.
(3/4) …I feel, and am, British. But, I’ve faced racism and discrimination throughout my life both at work and outside. These aren’t distant issues, they’re personal. My sister and I were targeted just last year: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us! I can't imagine the agonizing suffering you have gone through. I hope this little Bluesky community can bring you some comfort. You are not alone here.
Thanks for your well wishes 🙏🏽 I’m so touched by all the wonderful comments of support. It’s great to know that there is still so much love in this world and hope for the future.
(4/4) Thanks to everyone who’s reached out with care & kindness. It means a great deal to me. I hope for a peaceful resolution not just here, but for all the injustices the world keeps witnessing. Taking a short break, but I’ll be back with the usual bad jokes & pics, & hopefully better vibes. ✌🏽❤️
Brother. I had no idea. Know that I’m sending positive energy to you and particularly your family in Iran. 🇮🇷 Take care of you. Take care of them. Let the rest of hold space for you all. ✌🏻 & 💙 my friend.
Thanks a lot for the love and positive thoughts, Ty 👊🏽 Bad actors on all sides that I despise. Hoping for a brighter future for everyone.
I pray for the safety of your family. I'm sorry that you've been treated badly by racists. It sucks hard.
Thanks so much for your message 🙏🏽 Life is like that sometimes but I try and not let it affect me.
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Thank you so much 🫶🏽
Hope this nightmare is going to end soon. Take care and a lot of love for all of you
Thanks for letting us know what this chaos means to you personally. Your vibes are 100% valid, so continue to do what you need to do for you ... and we'll wait for the usual bad jokes & pics
Appreciate your words and thoughts 🙏🏽 I’m feeling a lot better now that I know all my family is safe.
Thank you for sharing.. I had no idea. I'll be sending you positive thoughts; take care of yourself during this difficult time for you and your family. I pray for peace. 😊✌️💞🫶
I'll pick a special photo for you and your family this morning...😊💞
Thanks so mu ch for your well wishes ❤️ I’ve heard from most of my family now and they are all safe which is a relief.
Thank God! I'm so sorry for this horrible time for you and your family... please know you're thought of... I pray for peace. 😊💞🙏
Thank you and it’s not your fault 😅 I pray for peace too, for everyone 😊
This isn't the country I grew up in.. I just don't recognize it anymore and it's embarrassing to me. We're hurting so many people.. it's just wrong.
I think a lot of people are feeling that way about their own countries. There’s a big shift in dynamics across the globe and not a good one. But, there are still good people everywhere.
My life experience has taught me that usually when the pendulum swings all the way and one direction, it has to come back all the other way! ... and hopefully land in the middle in balance... ☺️🤞✌️💞
That’s a great way to look at it. I hope that we are at the end of that swing the other way at least and things can only get better from now on!
I join your friends here in concern for you and your family and embrace your message of peace for all who suffer through wars. All the people of our countries are beloved and do not deserve the terror of war. May we see peace among us and for the survival of our earth.
Couldn’t agree with you more. I’m afraid innocent peoples fate always seems to be in the hand of a few deranged men and that is not going to change anytime soon. Thanks for your well wishes 🙏🏽
Thank you for putting such a human face on those affected by war. I am deeply sorry it fell to you. #Peacenotwar #Wokeaboutwar
Oh, Mamady! 💔 I'm glad you're safe. I was worried about you! 💕 Praying for you and your family. Never forget that we love you and support you. You have family in us here...💝
Thank you dearest, Kim. I’m really touched by your love and concern. Means a great deal to me that you’ve had me and my family in your thoughts ❤️
🫂🫂Stay strong 🫂
Thank you, George 🙏🏽
Just catching up... so very sorry you and everyone that suffers racism has to endure such bs from idiots around the world... I really don't understand how people can treat each other like that. And to watch this play out in a global manner, but also see the harm to each individual.. heartbreaking.
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It’s always baffling to me too but it probably says more about them for being racist than anything else. If anything, I feel sorry for them. Thanks for your words as always, Eric 👊🏽
Like so many others, I am so sorry to hear about what you and your family are going through, Mamady! Glad you are taking this time away to process all your feelings and hopefully connect with family and cherished friends. My thoughts and heart are with you. Take good care, my friend.🫶🫶🫶
Thanks for reaching out with your well wishes, Lauren ❤️ I managed to reach out to most of my family after a couple of weeks of no contact and they’re all safe.
🫂 Mamady...Im sorry... >no words< ✌️🙏🫶
None needed, PJ. Thank you for reaching out 🙏🏽
🫂 There’s so much terrible in the world right now. I hope your family remains safe. I look forward to when you are in a place to share your work again. It’s breathtaking and really inspiring.
Thanks for your kind words, Mike. It’s quite heartwarming. Thankfully they are all safe now and I feel a lot better about the situation.
Oh, that’s wonderful news! I’m sure that must be a lot of weight off your mind.
♥️ Take care and I hope for peace, too.
Thank you for your message, Sarah. Means a lot ❤️
It’s terrible 😞 I hope your friends and family are safe
Thank you so much, Jane. They are now thankfully 🙏🏽
Glad to hear it 🩷
Racism and hate has no place in this world. I am so sorry that you and your sister have been targeted. You don’t deserve it, no one does. I hope your family and friends are safe, and instead of countries being first let’s just put people, real human beings first. Be well, I am thinking of you.
I’m afraid it’s a reality we had to live with but there’s always more love than hate in this world and that’s what we should be giving voice to. Thanks for your concern and well wishes, Matt. Much appreciated 👊🏽
Of course, Mamady. I am sending positive vibes your way and hope today continues to be better than yesterday.
Mamady I miss youuuuuuuu🩵
Missed you too. Looking forward to seeing which pair of ducks you’ve been stalking!
There are no words for comfort in what you are experiencing. Most of us have NOT come close to the suffering you and your family are enduring. You are in my thoughts. Take all the time you need.....💙
Thanks so much for your well wishes, Loretta. It really means a lot to me ❤️ I’ve now heard from most of my family after the internet blackout and thankfully they’re all safe, so I feel a lot better.
Oh that is good news... I imagine..
Mamady - you are missed! Left is a “dark hole” in the fabric of this community. Look forward to your return. 💛🙏💙
That’s very sweet of you to say ❤️ I’ve equally missed everyone on here too. Looking forward to catching up.
Welcome back! Hope things are going ok for you and yours… 💛🙏💙
Thank you. Yes, much better now. Appreciate you asking about them 🙏🏽
Mamady, I hope, first & foremost that your family is safe 🙏 I hope that you know they're safe, & have support for your rage and grief. I hope that these messages remind you of the goodwill that exists for you and them, however faint and distant. And I hope that decent humans will prevail. Stay safe❤️
Thanks for having them in your thoughts, Peter. It means a great deal to me. Thankfully this is over, if only for now. I’m very touched by the amount of love and support people have shown, it’s quite unexpected but at the same time very heartwarming.
No need for thanks, Mamady... It was the least I could do. This is a wonderful community, and mutual support is one of its hallmarks, but in the face of lunatics with bombs it's only moral support. I hope for all our sakes, but especially Iranian civilians, it stays over...
Moral support is more than I could have hoped for. It’s all very humbling. Thanks again for your thoughtful words, Peter 🙏🏽
Thank you for getting in touch. I had hoped that your family is also abroad. I send you and your family all my love and think of you. Hopefully, this madness will be over soon. If you need emotional support, you know that you have many friends here. Please take care 💔🫂
Thank you as ever for your kind words, Rina ❤️ Thankfully it is over for now at least and my family are all safe. Grateful to you and this wonderful community for all the messages and well wishes. It’s very heartwarming.
💟☮️💟sending all good things your way Mamady…May all your loved ones be safe🤍nice to hear from you
Thank you and it’s really nice hearing from you too 🫶🏽
may peace prevail🤍💟☮️🤍
Hello Mamady, I'm so happy to hear from you and I'm so glad everyone is safe 🙏 It must have been the hell for you, I'm very sorry for what happened. I in my small ideal world can hardly imagine such a thing. You was missing here 🫶✨️
It was the not knowing and no communication which was the worst thing. Glad to be back and for all the love people have sent on here, it’s quite humbling. Looking forward to catching up with everyone’s activity.
I can imagine that 😔 Take your time and we are always here for you ✌️
I understand how you feel, Mamady. With you 😊
Thank you, Mariette ❤️
Sending love and healing energy your way. I hope peace will prevail soon.
Appreciate that a lot, Nick ❤️
Mamady, please take care of yourself. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and sending healing vibes. 💙 🫂
Thanks for your positive thoughts, Shantha. Much appreciated 🙏🏽
How are you, Mamady? Your family?
Thankfully all is well and they’re doing ok which means I am also good! Thanks for asking, Shantha.
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Thank you ❤️
Thanks for your lovely thoughts and the flowers 😊
I can't say anything to make anything better for anyone anywhere other than I care about these events and about the people touched by them.
No matter. You words are heartfelt and genuine and I appreciate that a lot.
Occasionally a poem will intrude in my brain and be hopeful. You never know, nor do I. For me, poetry "happens." Maybe it will send some joy.
I’m not poetic myself but certainly listening and reading it brings me joy.
Thanks for the update mate. Best wishes and prayers to your family and you. Hopefully, things will stabilise and return to normal quickly. Look after yourself. Will be thinking of you and yours.
Appreciate your thoughts and for reaching out mate. Means a lot to me 👊🏽
I can only imagine your stress and fear for your loved ones. My heart goes out to you and all those you care for.
Thank you, Maria. Appreciate your concern and well wishes 🙏🏽
I'm so sorry, Mamady. Didn't know and don't know what to say. I just wish you, your family and everyone who is suffering in this fucked up world well 🌹🍀
Thanks for reaching out and having them in your through. You’re very sweet. Appreciate you ❤️
