MichaelChandiak

New update coming this Sunday as promised. I already have the release scheduled.

MichaelChandiak

Hi guys. I just wanted to share something personal and political which is something I don't ever do. I like to talk about my life from time to time but I never bring politics into it purely because that's something I don't like to publicly share my views on. But I feel like I need to with everything going on at the moment, and because of some of the messages I have been sent. 
          I don't hide the fact that I am Jewish. I am very proud of that fact. My Grandfather survived Auschwitz when he was a child. My religion and heritage are something that is very important to me. But recently it has become something I have felt scared to up front about. 
          
          Because of the issues going on in Israel and Palestine I have received a lot of backlash for simply being Jewish. Now I know many people are not this stupid but I'd like to just point out to those that are, being a Jew and being from Israel are two very different things. I am German, not Israeli. I have been sent, not just on here but on a few sights some very hateful messages regarding my religion. I have had abuse hurtled at me in the street. I was even jumped and stabbed not too long ago by Palestine supporters. I urge people to realise that even if someone is from Israel doesn't make the conflict their fault. My step father is from Israeli heritage, he is also a surgeon. He faces abuse at work on the daily by people he is simply trying to help.
          
          Please remember, no matter what side you stand with that people out side of those countries have nothing to do with it. The same can be said for many people living in those counties. I was on my way to pick my children up from school when I was attacked. I genuinely fear for their safety right now. My engraved star of David pendant that was given to me by my now diseased Grandfather was also stollen at the time and I still have not gotten it back. 
          
          Please remember that we are just people too. I'm just trying to live my life. Thank you to anyone who took the time to read this.

MichaelChandiak

It has taken nearly a year, but the police have finally tracked down and retrieved my pendent. Which, after it has been used as evidence in the upcoming trail, will be returned to me. I am just grateful to know it is safe and in the proper hands. It's something that physically could have been replaced, but emotionally not. I was given it at my Bar Mitzvah, by my Grandfather, over ten years ago now. Before the day it was taken from me, I had never once taken it off.
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MichaelChandiak

My wrist isn't exactly getting better but I'm having more good days at the moment. I am still writing it's just taking me a little longer to do so. I've had to take a break recently as I'm moving, helping my girlfriend go through information and filling out forms for uni and dealing with getting my girls into a nursery that is able to cope with one of theirs autism. We also suspect my little boy has it too so I'm trying to get him an appointment. All while trying to work and take my daughter to sensory classes and doing my own parenting classes to help cope with the different aspects of her autism and to help us understand what she may be going through in certain situations. I'm hoping to try and get something up this week.

MichaelChandiak

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No update again this week. I will hopefully get a little more regular again soon but I kinda have a fucked wrist at the moment and it's making it difficult to type. I'm hoping to get something out on Friday but that really depends on how my wrist is, I may need surgery on it so I could be out of commission for a while. I'll keep you guys updated on everything.