Yearning For Yuri

For more than two and a half years, you have stood by me through some of the hardest moments of my life. Your support, your words, and your kindness helped us keep going when we were close to breaking. Because of you, we were able to hold on, and I will never forget that.

But the truth is, our story is not over yet.

We have lost everything, our home, our source of income, and the stability we once had. It feels like we are not just starting from zero, but trying to rise from below it.

Now things are even harder with my father’s illness. He needs ongoing care and treatment, while we are facing a complete lack of income. Even covering our basic daily needs has become a real struggle.

We are doing everything we can to stay strong, but we cannot do it alone anymore.

I am not asking for much, just for you to stand by us as you always have. Any support, no matter how small, can make a real difference. It can help us cover my father’s treatment, provide our basic needs, and help us keep going.

And if you are unable to donate, simply sharing our story could help it reach someone who can.

Thank you for being there for us and for not leaving us alone.

every fat person you know for the most part probably has a story like this, of medical neglect. many of the stories i've heard personally are when the complaint or the doctor wasn't related at all, like being told to lose weight at the ear nose and throat doctor or at the dentist. it's straight up just bias. it's such a thing that in the show Shrill it's portrayed, when Aidy Bryant goes to the gynecologist and her doctor suggests she get gastric bypass.

the studies on health and fatness are simply not that black and white and there is basically no research that shows that more than an incredibly tiny minority of people can lose weight and keep it off for more than like 2 years. bodies have set points that they gravitate towards, it's not a personal failure. this also is how the weight loss industry succeeds so well - repeat customers.

some of the harm associated with fatness is also due to weight cycling, which is very hard on your body and is even worse if you get off a GLP1, which according to a recent study causes weight to be regained at a rate that is 4x faster than without taking a GLP1.

you don't have to hate yourself. you don't have to hate other people for their body type either. it makes me so sad to see the thinspo tag going around again in 2026 a lot like it was back in the day.

some resources to learn more here:

https://www.reuters.com/article/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/feeling-fat-may-be-worse-for-you-than-being-fat-idUSTON079061/

As a brother, there is no pain greater than watching someone you love suffer every single day, knowing you cannot take their pain away.

My brother has already been through surgery, endless hospital visits, and unimaginable hardship. We hoped the worst was behind us, but his journey is far from over. He still needs $1,500 to continue his treatment, receive the medications he depends on, and complete the medical care that gives him a real chance to recover.

Deadline: 21 Jul

Current Progress: $25,668 / $ 26,500

Every day we delay his treatment is another day of pain, fear, and uncertainty. Seeing him struggle while worrying about how we will afford his care is heartbreaking. We have done everything we can, but we have reached a point where we simply cannot do this alone.

Your support will help cover:

• Ongoing medical treatment

• Essential medications

• Medical supplies

• Follow-up care and rehabilitation

Every donation, no matter how small, brings my brother one step closer to recovery. If you're unable to donate, please consider sharing our fundraiser. One share could reach the person who changes everything for my brother.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for standing with my family during one of the hardest times of our lives. Your kindness gives us hope. ❤️

Reema (@pal-rema) has been collecting funds for her family for over a year. She's been displaced countless times, hospitalized due to health problems that would have been easily solved had she had access to proper medical care, and has struggled to gather the funds necessary to complete her own education and help her brother complete his.

Now, Reema has a severe nerve injury in her hand which could be permanently damaging. She needs to pay for daily medication injections, but she needs help collecting those funds. She's also being told that she may need surgery on her hand.

Currently, Reema is trying to collect just $500 to cover the costs of her medications. Time is of the essence here, as Reema's condition is serious. Here's the link to donate:

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I am doing my best to recover, but this has put a massive financial strain on my family. If you are able to support or share this post to help me help them, it would mean the world to us. Anything helps right now. Thank you so much. 🙏❤️

@sar-soor @sar-soor @rebecca-levin-art @wilwheaton @woonyoung @rebecca-levin-art @thequeervampiric @terezbian @newporters @virovac @gem-stellium @ghostofanonpast

The doctors have warned us that her condition will continue to worsen unless she receives urgent treatment without delay. Every passing hour fills us with greater fear that it may become too late.

My mother is not asking for pity, she is asking for a chance to live. Today, she is waiting for compassionate hearts willing to stand beside her.

Please, don't leave us to face this alone.

Your donation, no matter how small, could help my mother receive the treatment she urgently needs and give her another chance at life.

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