The tanks are closing in on my family's area. My parents and
siblings have packed what they can carry, and they are
waiting. Should they leave their home and risk being killed
away from it, or should they stay and face the possibility of
dying there? These are the questions they are grappling with.
I have a brother who has disabilities; he was hit by a car
when he was little. This accident left him with physical and
cognitive impairments. He's now 30 years old, and he is the
most precious person to us. My parents have dedicated their
lives to taking care of him and meeting his needs. He is not
equipped to be homeless or to wander the streets without a
home. Wissam suffers from severe epilepsy seizures that
require constant medication and medical care. My parents and
brother are terrified for his well-being. Their primary
concern is not their own safety; they simply do not want to
see Wissam suffer. As the tanks draw nearer, and the sounds of
explosions grow louder, the feeling of helplessness consumes
me. I want to help my family and end this nightmare, but I
can't. Please, I implore you, do not let harm come to Wissam.
Please, put an end to this madness. Please help.