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The Last Selfie On Earth

The last selfie before we say goodbye and I love you.

Nagwan Lashin
The Shortform

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Photo is taken by the journalist thaaer_abu_rayyash from Gaza

This tragic scenario happens only in Gaza, for the past 75 years, people have been displaced, imprisoned, killed, and often buried in mass graves to erase their existence.

The pain of a father taking a photo with his deceased child is unimaginable. It’s a sorrow that words can’t express. The shattered feeling, as if your heart breaks into countless fragments, is something you wouldn’t wish on anyone. When it’s your beloved child, you’d cling to anything, even a picture, just to hold onto the cherished memories amid the overwhelming sadness caused by conflict and loss.

Consider the father’s emotions at that moment. To witness your once vibrant child, now still and motionless, feels like the world crumbling around you.

These photos serve as a powerful call to action. They compel us to be kinder and to work tirelessly to prevent the occurrence of such deep sadness.

Free Palestine.

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Nagwan Lashin
The Shortform

Muslim, Woman, Chief Chaos Commander of one Husband and two Kids. I write about religion, parenting, life, business and all the hilarious moments in between.