I was training to heal eyes in Gaza. Then everything went dark
Briefly

A war erupted unexpectedly, destroying a student's university and dreams of becoming a medical professional. The bombing severely affected families, disrupting their lives and forcing them into refugee tents. The student recalls the joy of preparing for graduation, which transformed into anguish when they learned about the destruction of their learning environment. Despite the chaos, they remained committed to using their knowledge in eye care to help vulnerable individuals suffering from health issues caused by the war, particularly focusing on women and children with eye infections.
They bombed our classrooms, our wards, even our patients but I refuse to stop treating the injured.
A war had begun, turning our once-bright lives into a never-ending nightmare.
I felt a sharp pain in my chest, as if a part of my soul had collapsed.
There was one thing I still held on to: my knowledge and modest experience in the field of eye care.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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