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Casualties of war, Mother’s Day, Mothers at risk, Peace on Earth, Refugee mothers and children, Russia-Ukraine War 2022, Sacredness of life
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We raise our fists in protest to the heavens and pass laws in defense of life flowering in the womb yet think nothing of sacrificing that life to the gods of war.
Only when all life is sacred will we enjoy peace on Earth.
This Mother’s Day, I pay tribute to mothers worldwide who have fled violence and war-torn zones to save their children.
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Three Worlds One Vision 
A marvellous universal tribute, Rosaliene
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Thanks very much, Derrick.
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Does these women’s situations really never change, Rosaliene?
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Martina, the situation of these mothers and their families only change when they are able to start a new life in another region within their country or in a foreign country. According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) at the end of 2020 there were 82.4 million people worldwide who had been forcibly displaced as a result of persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations, or events seriously disturbing public order.
Interested readers can learn more at https://www.unhcr.org/flagship-reports/globaltrends/
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It’s really awful what is happening to people around the world and women are especially vulnerable. I just listened a reportage about Afghanistan, their situation and that about 100’000 leave the country every month! It is high time that the involved politicians start speaking to each other in order to find a real compromise!
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Thanks for sharing this info, Martina. The number of global refugees continue to increase each year. While Ukraine has taken over our news media here in the US, we have forgotten the women and children still suffering in Afghanistan.
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Well said ! I can’t really believe that Russia has embarked on this cruel invasion of a peaceful neighbouring country.
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Thank you, John! An easy target for a nuclear-armed powerhouse. As NATO and Russia face off, we can only speculate about Russia’s next move.
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This post is a stark reminder of how dreadful life is for so many people.
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Neil, now we’ve added the Ukrainian people to the growing list of displaced people worldwide. They will soon be forgotten as the media moves on to the next latest drama.
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Thank you for sharing this 💖💖💖
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Thanks for dropping by, Libby ❤
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Powerful images and words. A reminder of how horrible we can be to others. Maggie
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Maggie, thanks for your comments. Warfare turns us into barbarians, yet we consider ourselves as civilized beings.
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Wow – brilliant and powerful post, Rosaliene! Happy Mother’s Day to you!
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Thanks very much, Wynne! Have a great Mother’s Day with your two beautiful kids 🙂
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The courage and love of these mothers is inspiring, Rosaliene! Thank you for honoring them today! Wishing you and your family joy as you celebrate today! ❤
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Appreciate your comments, Cheryl. A joyful family celebration to you, too 🙂
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Wow, so powerful. Happy Mother’s Day, Rosaliene!
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Thank you, Nancy. Wishing you the same 🙂
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Happy Mother’s Day 🌷
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Thanks, Laleh. Same to you 🙂
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Shame🥺
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Thank you, Rosaliene. ❤️🙏
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Mothers are powerful people no matter the circumstances. I say don’t mess with them!
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I cannot say “no” to that, Claire, but mothers do have their limits when it comes to domestic and state violence and, worse still, when it comes to a full-blown war.
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That sure is true!
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Happy Mothers Day!
This made me remember again the time quite a few years ago that I witness two lady ‘refugees’ here in London out begging with their children. On going to the barbershop door they were told off and chased away. The barbershop was run by their countrymen from their part of the middle east, yet they were very annoyed. I asked them, would they rather the women went and really prostituted themselves?
Here is to many mothers worldwide who truly love their children.
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A Happy Mother’s Day to you, too! It cannot be easy for women from the Middle East to start a new life in a foreign western country after losing everything in their homeland. Worse yet, if they have lost their husbands and adult sons, since some Middle Eastern cultures prohibit the woman from working outside the home.
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Powerful! Happy Mother’s Day Rosaliene! 👧👦🎁🎉👩
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Thanks for dropping by, Cindy 🙂 A Happy Mother’s Day to you, too!
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Oh, Rosaliene, you capture the terrible tragedy of choices that make no sense. How can anyone say they value life and children if they also tolerate war? This is so heartbreaking, but it must be in our faces over and over again until people mean what they say. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Diana, we humans are great at boxing off conflicting issues that contradict our belief system.
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Yes. It’s unfortunate.
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Such a powerful message, Ros, and tragically so often ignored by those who profit from war and slavery in all its guises.
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Thanks, Carol. War and slavery are, indeed, profitable businesses that feed on human conflict and suffering.
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An amazing tribute, Rosaliene.
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Thank you very much, Jeff.
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You’re most welcome, Rosaliene. Always.
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This just shows the awfulness of war results, no matter where it’s taking place!
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Thanks for reading.
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All of the tragedy of war encapsulated in one simple and terrible sentence.
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Thank you very much, Kate.
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There are the struggles of motherhood, and the struggles of motherhood in dire conditions. A beautiful tribute to mothers in desperate situations.
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Thank you for dropping by and reading, Mary 🙂
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There are no words I can add.
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My own sentiments, Dr. Stein. The photos speak for themselves about the plight of mothers worldwide.
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I am grateful to be an American, however even living in the states has become very scary.
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Very true. American mothers face domestic violence as well as gun violence in schools, colleges, and other public spaces.
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So heartbreaking ❤️🩹 but important not to turn away from. We women outnumber men by a small percentage. We need to find our voices and our power. Thank you, Rose, and happy Mother’s Day. ♥️💕
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I agree, Pam, we women need to find our voices and power.
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Yes! 🙌 Just because we like to collaborate more than dominate doesn’t make us weak. 🌹♥️
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Thank you for sharing!!… a belated Happy Mother’s day to you!.. your post once again shows the courage and strength of a mother that rarely gets recognition well deserved.. and there are Moms who face challenges, and sometimes danger, in some form or other and they are supposedly in a peaceful environment…they too do not get the recognition well deserved!… 🙂
Hope all is well in your part of the universe and until we meet again…
May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!
(Irish Saying)
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Thanks for the Mother’s Day wishes, Dutch! Yes, we do have lots of mothers here in America who live with abusive and violent partners.
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Women really are the glue that bonds our world together. This is a wonderful tribute.
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Thanks very much, Henry 🙂
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Great photo tribute.
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Thanks very much, Don 🙂
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“Only when all life is sacred will we enjoy peace on Earth.” Thank you for this extremely important message and the powerful images.
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JoAnna, it’s gratifying to know that my message can make a difference.
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My heart goes out to these mothers and all traveling similar journeys. 🙏🏻
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Thanks very much, Crystal ❤
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This touched me deeply!!! Leaves me speechless
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Thank you very much, Belladonna!
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My tribute to all the mothers, specially to the mothers of war torn area. Who are as courageous and vigilant to save their children, as tigress do for her cubs. I salute them.
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Mousumi, thanks for joining me in saluting these mothers. I can only imagine what they are facing every day.
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May God keep all of his creations, safe and happy. Violence must end immediately.
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These are amazing images; each one says so much about Mother. Their anguished faces and tired bodies caring for and carrying children.
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Rusty, thanks for reading and adding your thoughts. We ask our mothers to hold up the world when society collapses under the weight of its violence and wars.
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