Running, Hiding, Surviving


 Surviving the Silence Between the Bombs




Running, Hiding, Surviving: Life in the Shadow of War

War strips away normalcy. For many, survival means constant movement — running from bombings, hiding from enemies, and clinging to hope. Families are torn apart. Children grow up too fast. Every day becomes a fight to stay alive, to protect loved ones, and to hold on to humanity in a world that feels shattered.


In war zones, survival isn't bravery — it's necessity. And behind every survivor is a story the world must not forget.





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