Hello, my name is Nesma. I am married to Tareq and I am from Gaza.
I was born in 2002.
I am the youngest daughter in a family of four. I was born an orphan; my father passed away in 2010 when I was 8 years old.
I lived with my mother and siblings in a small apartment until I grew up, studied in schools, and completed my education up to high school.
I got married at the age of 17 to Tareq, and we were happy in our life despite having limited means. Yet, we faced the harsh challenges of life.
After marriage, we struggled with infertility and went to many doctors trying to solve the problem despite our difficult financial situation.
After much suffering with treatments, thanks to God, I was blessed and became pregnant for 5 months. But the first shock came when I lost the baby during the war because of the bombing and displacement.
Life went on, but when the war on Gaza started on October 7, 2023, our lives turned into hell. We left our home and were displaced. My family moved to the south of Gaza, and I was unable to see them for a year and a half. My family’s house was destroyed, and we lost everything. Even my husband lost his job and became unemployed.
We now live in a border area near the army in Al-Shuja’iya neighborhood.
On June 27, 2024, the army launched an operation in our area. We had to flee our home, running through the streets to escape the shells and rockets. Then came the devastating shock—death was faster than escape. I lost my two uncles, Ashraf and Mahmoud. We lost our loved ones, and they left behind wives and children who now suffer the pain of loss and separation.
After some time of displacement, we returned to our home, but it had been severely damaged by the heavy shelling and falling debris in the area. And now, we are once again displaced under even harsher conditions. We have nothing to protect us from the heat of summer or the cold of winter
Our suffering is immense, but with your help, we may reach a better and more dignified life. I plead with you to help me support myself, my husband, my loved ones, and my family. What you offer truly makes a difference in our lives, especially regarding our struggle with infertility after this cursed war ends.
We live in a world that has forgotten the meaning of humanity and generosity. May God bless you all.
