The bombs in Aleppo, Syria have been resounding and continual. But we have been quiet. And I am not talking about our government. I'm talking about us. The people. The ones, who supposedly, really make the change.

First let me ask you: do you know what has been happening in Aleppo? Do you know what it happening in Syria? If you don't, do not be embarrassed to admit that. Before yesterday, I was very ignorant to all that was going on. It wasn't until after I saw a clip on twitter (of all places) that I was moved enough to become emotionally tied to this besieged place called Aleppo.

What is happening?

Rebels in Syria have been battling with government and pro-government forces under the command of President Bashar al-Assad. The rebels are asking for political reform and the release of political prisoners, along with other rights of freedom. Although President Bashar al-Assad promised this change would be made at the beginning of his presidency, he has yet to follow through. His lack of action has enraged rebels and caused them to violently protest. The Syrian government has responded with bombings and shootings of rebel held cities.

Why Aleppo?

Aleppo was the most populous city in Syria. Naturally, the government wanted control to secure power. The rebels and government have fought in this war torn city for four years now. The cease fire announcement came on the 15th of December this year. On December 22nd, the government had taken full control of the city.

Now what was this video I saw on twitter that generated my deep interest in Aleppo?

It was a video of a woman crying. All of her children had been killed in a recent Syrian or Russian bombing of Aleppo. She was the only mom left of three families that had lived in her apartment block. She was attempting to provide comfort to a boy, no more than 4 years old, who would now live his life as an orphan.

It was a video of a boy, barely a teenager, who was clinging to the lifeless body of his one year old brother whose lungs were crushed by the rubble of the bombing. He tried to take on a fatherly role, cradling his deceased brother while comforting the lone mom with his beliefs that God would prevail and save them.

It was a video of two kids, rushing from room to room by people who didn't even know their names. They were looking for their parents. They may soon find out that they are orphans.

There was still a minute left of the video, but I couldn't bring myself to watch it.

The video was captioned "Aleppo is a place where the children have stopped crying." This may very well be so. Through the years of intense and brutal bombings brought on by Syrian and Russian government, as well as the battles between government and rebel forces, approximately 50,000 children have died. This is only a small portion of the 450,000 deaths total.

Some may have known of these tragedies all along. Many, such as myself, have yet to truly understand what is occurring.

Before you say, "this is not our problem," or "I have my own problems to deal with," please reconsider. Please look at the bigger picture.

I dare you to go up to the woman who has just lost all of her children and tell her, "I'm sorry that your apartment block that was bombed, I know you lost your entire family, but it's not my problem."

I dare you to tell the teenage boy, "It is very sad that your whole family died and the only way for you to cope with your loss is to hold your lifeless one year old brother, but I can't spare any time to help you."

I dare you to tell the two little kids, no older than 5 years old, "I wish I could help you now that you are orphans, but I'm too busy right now to help you."

It is so easy to distance yourself from issues across the world. Others problems seem so minuscule when viewed on our cellphones, laptops, and televisions.

We all know that the United States has it's own issues. There is no denying that.

I am not calling on government involvement. I'm calling on human involvement.

The link at the end of this article is a very secure site that you may donate to the international crisis committee to help survivors of Aleppo. I urge you all to donate. I know it sounds cliche, but any amount would help. They need the money for doctors, food, water, shelter, immigration, etc.

I understand if money is tight. If that is the case, share your knowledge on Aleppo. Use social media for good. Educate those that follow you on what is happening in Syria and why/ how they can help. You may not have the money, but someone else might.

"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."- Dalai Lama

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