My name is Yaser. I am an Iraqi LGBTQ+ refugee, now living alone in Beirut, Lebanon.
I escaped from a life that had become unbearable — a life filled with fear, shame, and violence just because of who I am.
My family forced me to marry a girl to hide the truth about me. My father, a military officer who always carried a gun, beat me many times and threatened to kill me when he found out who I really was.
For years, I lived in silence and fear, pretending to be someone I’m not — trapped inside a life that was never mine.
When the threats became too real, I had no choice but to flee. Lebanon was the only country I could enter without a visa, so I escaped here in desperation — leaving everything behind: my home, my belongings, my friends, and a part of myself.
Now I live in a small hotel room, completely alone. I eat one meal a day to save the little money I have left. Some nights I sleep hungry, and some nights I can’t sleep at all. I take my medication (Paxil) for my mental health, but even that is becoming too expensive. I feel my strength fading each day.
I have reached out to many organizations and to UNHCR, but the process takes time. Time that I no longer have.
I am running out of money, running out of energy, and sometimes… running out of hope.
Every day, I wake up afraid — afraid of being recognized, of being found, of being forgotten. I change hotels often, trying to stay safe. I have no one beside me, no family, no friends, only silence and fear.
All I want is safety — a place where I can live without hiding, without fear, where I can simply exist as myself.
If you are reading this, please, I beg you — stand with me.
Your compassion, your kindness, could be the reason I survive.
It could be the small light that keeps my hope alive. ❤️
Latest Updates
Ysr Abdulrahman
27-10-2025
Thank you to everyone who has supported me. With your help, I am now able to rent a place and get food. I truly appreciate your kindness and support.
Yaser 🙏🏻🌱
Ysr Abdulrahman
20-10-2025
It has been more than three weeks, and no one has helped me. No organization has assisted me, and they are still changing my hotel. I entered Lebanon without a visa for 30 days, my legal stay has now expired, and I am afraid of being deported to Iraq.”
Ysr Abdulrahman
09-10-2025
Since my arrival in Beirut, Lebanon, I have not received any assistance from any organization. For my personal safety, I was forced to change hotels four times in a short period of time
Ysr Abdulrahman
08-10-2025
I used to believe that humanity organizations truly help people in need, but after seeing the reality, I realized they don’t help anyone at all.
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Ysr Abdulrahman
Beirut
Comments
Anonymous
Donated 50 $
Hi Yaser,
I'm very sorry that you're going through all that. It's not easy, but as your story gets shared more and more people care and want to help you. You're not alone. I'm a Kurdish gay person myself, from another country. However, I can understand and relate to your struggle. Please don't give up hope. Apply to as many places as possible, share your story everywhere. One day, all the stress will be behind you and you'll have a safe home :)
Anonymous
Donated 20 $
Be safe.
Anonymous
Donated 10 $
I wish you safety, happiness and peace, Yaser
Anonymous
Donated 20 $
Keep fighting, man! I believe in you!
Anonymous
Donated 500 $
From an internet stranger who heard about you from your two Reddit friends. You WILL make it! Stay strong.
Shawn Trombley
Donated 50 $
I hope your able to find a safe place you can call home soon...
Anonymous
Donated 100 $
good luck!
Anonymous
Donated 20 $
Stay strong dear friend! I wish I could do more but given that I'm in a developing country and the current exchange rate, that's my best - for now. I am happy to contribute again next month.
Don't give up! You are not alone anymore.
Anonymous
Donated 20 $
❤️
Anonymous
Donated 20 $
Hope, peace, love, and wellness are in your future!
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Anonymous
Donated 50 $
Hi Yaser, I'm very sorry that you're going through all that. It's not easy, but as your story gets shared more and more people care and want to help you. You're not alone. I'm a Kurdish gay person myself, from another country. However, I can understand and relate to your struggle. Please don't give up hope. Apply to as many places as possible, share your story everywhere. One day, all the stress will be behind you and you'll have a safe home :)
Anonymous
Donated 20 $
Be safe.
Anonymous
Donated 10 $
I wish you safety, happiness and peace, Yaser
Anonymous
Donated 20 $
Keep fighting, man! I believe in you!
Anonymous
Donated 500 $
From an internet stranger who heard about you from your two Reddit friends. You WILL make it! Stay strong.
Shawn Trombley
Donated 50 $
I hope your able to find a safe place you can call home soon...
Anonymous
Donated 100 $
good luck!
Anonymous
Donated 20 $
Stay strong dear friend! I wish I could do more but given that I'm in a developing country and the current exchange rate, that's my best - for now. I am happy to contribute again next month. Don't give up! You are not alone anymore.
Anonymous
Donated 20 $
❤️
Anonymous
Donated 20 $
Hope, peace, love, and wellness are in your future!