Ruwaida Amer shares her harrowing experience amid constant Israeli bombardment, expressing how the war has changed her perception of death and fear. Unlike before, when death felt distant, the terror of continuous explosions has brought the possibility of dying close to her reality. She reflects on the emotional fatigue that the war has caused, lingering fears of losing her home or even her life. Most poignantly, Amer emphasizes her desire not to become just a number or an unknown victim, affirming her identity and the struggles she endured while pursuing education amidst conflict.
I used to say death comes suddenly, we don't feel it, but during this war, they made us feel everything slowly.
This fear has worn my heart down, till I feel like it can't handle anything more.
I want everyone around me to remember my story. I am not a number.
I am the girl who studied for high school and university under exceptional circumstances when Gaza was under a very tight siege.
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