Hello friends in Holos and Lotus community, I trust you’re all doing well.
Just a couple of days ago, I came across a post from our dear columnist @charjaim about her close friend, who also happens to be an active member of this community.
<div class"text-justify">Honestly, at first, I thought it was going to be another one of those reflective and insightful initiatives that usually bring us together. But as I kept reading, I realized it was something far more heartbreaking,something that calls not only for our attention but also for our empathy and support.
Today, I am joining hands with the rest of the community to stand by our friend @santamorillo, who is facing a very difficult moment. Living close to a river, her home has been seriously affected by flooding as a result of the heavy rainfall, leaving her in a very challenging situation.
Flood is a natural disaster that goes completely against the desires of its victims. No one ever welcomes it, because it comes with destruction, loss, and disruption of normal life. Yet, despite our wishes, it is one of those realities that can happen at any time and to anyone. In fact, many of us know that nature cannot always be controlled, floods remind us of this truth in the harshest way possibl.
In my country, there are several riverine areas and the people who live there often face this same challenge. When it rains too much, rivers overflow and entire neighborhoods get submerged. I have seen and heard what victims of flood go through and it is never easy. Sometimes it takes weeks or even months for life to return to normal. This is especially hard for those who depend on daily trading, farming, or small-scale businesses, because their means of livelihood is usually the first thing affected.
Thinking about this, I can only imagine what santamorillo is passing through right now. Even though I haven’t interacted with her personally before I can still feel her pain through the stories being shared. One of the things I love about this community is how we read each other’s posts and connect emotionally with them. Each story carries a piece of someone’s life and when you are used to paying attention, you can’t just look away when one of us is going through a storm.
We all know that floods do not only damage properties they also weigh heavily on the heart. It can be draining to wake up and not know where to start picking up the pieces of your life. But what I do know is that having people around who cares and stand with you can make a difference. That is why I am writing this post today. It may not change the situation, but at least it adds a voice of solidarity to remind her that she is not alone.
In times like these, communities become more than just groups of people. We become family. And family means showing up when someone needs us most. This initiative to support our sister santamorillo shows the true strength of Hive, it is more than a platform, it is a network of real human beings lifting one another.
I am setting this post to 80% beneficiary for @santamorillo, so that part of the rewards can go directly to her. I may not know her personally, but my heart goes out to her and I believe little drops of kindness from all of us can form a river of relief for her situation. I also encourage other members to support in any way they can, whether through writing, sharing, or contributing rewards. Every effort counts.
I hope the floodwaters recede quickly and may she find the strength to rebuild and recover.
