Oftentimes, during shock and chaos, it's just too painful to speak about. That expression: "I'm lost for words" is a true one. UKR is showing us every single day, about human resilience and an innate ability to keep moving forward. It is sad to see a building come down because it holds history and significance, even sadder when a bomb brings it down. The desire to rebuild and repair represents a million, many millions of words. Resistance and Resilience are just two that jump out at me as I read your journal today. Thank you for your words today, Viktor. They are profound. 🇨🇦 ❤️ 🇺🇦
It is hard for those who are not living in a war with a history of Russian occupations, to comprehend the resilience that Ukrainians have.
This has become generational living next to Russia. The horror of war and the strength and courage to simply shrug, dust off, and keep going, has been learned over generations in a way that few other cultures have had to experience.
I have so much admiration, respect and support for my Ukrainian friends when we chat online and I see this incredible inner strength displayed in every conversation.
Thank you Viktor for your writing. Your words hit our hearts so we don't need to understand with our minds. Our hearts and love support you and Ukraine always. We are all connected.
Viktor, you and all Ukrainians are incredible people. You keep moving, day after day, one foot in front of the other. I sincerely admire all of you. Slava Ukraini! May you know peace very soon!
There’s a certain practicality that you speak of which I saw in my mother. Her husband (my father) took jobs in 2 foreign countries, and by golly, she figured out how to get to the grocery store, how to enroll my sister and me in school, with little to no support from him. This level of practicality extended to all areas of her life. No time for grief. Get it done.
My heart goes out to you, Viktor, and to the people f Ukraine.
Thank you Viktor. That is profound. And it speaks to what makes the world so in awe of Ukrainians. There is obviously suffering in many parts of the world. And in a perverse way the news seems to relish to portray the pain, the despair even the wailing. But in Ukraine we mostly see the determination, the resilience. Not that the destruction isn’t horrendous and the loss of life heartbreaking, it truly is. But we live in a world of people with plenty, crying victim at every minimal loss or perceived slight. We are bearing witness to a people suffering truly devastating loss who carry on with dignity. It brings us to our knees. We continue to pray for your strength and for peace and victory. Slava Ukraine
Ukrainian resiliency, faith, and decency make them the people we must model ourselves after. Will Americans be brave enough to stand up to our dictator's regime? I pray we are!
Absolutely! And if not now, I fear that we may face actual fighting in the streets as well. Every day our own regime grows stronger and more emboldened.
Your description was an apt description of complex ptsd. As a paramedic (12 years) & nurse (20 years) I developed it. I recognized that feeling of having to ignore and push away the pain, the horror, fear and just keep moving forward. That feeling that I had to keep moving and do the next right thing no matter how I felt inside. I wound up feeling empty but in constant terror of the world around me. Ukrainians are strong, they are resilient, and they are very courageous. Even those who are not actively in combat positions, just ordinary citizens trying to live their lives as best they can. They don't have the option of just walking away from it all, like I had the option to do and did. Do not be hard on yourself. You are not alone. So many Ukrainians are going to need help to find their center again once this horrible war is over. It might be worth trying to start the help now by talking to a mental health provider. They can help reduce the volume of anxiety you and so many others fight with each day. They can help provide tools to help manage what you are going through. There is no shame in getting help when one needs it and there is no shame in needing help. If you don't feel you are there yet, that's okay too. I developed complex ptsd disorder long before it broke me causing me to get out of the medical field and I still fight with it today. Thankfully, I have great doctors whose help literally saved my life. Know that so many people that you have never spoken to, never seen in person see your posts and care about you and your family. We genuinely care about you and want the best for you. Take care and know you're loved.
Viktor, thank you for sharing your heart with us post after post. You model what indefatigable resilience, heart and hope looks like in the midst of horror. There are no words and yet you come up with writing that places your readers there with you. All I can do is bow my knee in grief and pray to the God of the Bible for His sustaining grace for you, all of you and your leaders. Your nation to me, as an (ashamed) American, is a model of all that is good. (Psalm 94 comes to mind as I type this).
They can maim us, destroy our things, but they can't destroy our soul, or our will to go on. That's why we look up to you, Viktor. You remind us that our will is our hidden strength.
Pam, like you I am old and disabled, but I pray to see Peace for Ukraine and salvation for democracy in USA. Putin Trump, and Netanyahu in Israel are all evil men. I deeply admire all Ukrainians. Viktor is a remarkable young man who exemplifies the courage of Ukrainians.
What an extraordinary, beautiful observation Victor. Thank you.
I knew the situations you described, but never really realized, never really knew them, until you described them.
The way people keep going, as if moving forward is the only rule that still matters
Oftentimes, during shock and chaos, it's just too painful to speak about. That expression: "I'm lost for words" is a true one. UKR is showing us every single day, about human resilience and an innate ability to keep moving forward. It is sad to see a building come down because it holds history and significance, even sadder when a bomb brings it down. The desire to rebuild and repair represents a million, many millions of words. Resistance and Resilience are just two that jump out at me as I read your journal today. Thank you for your words today, Viktor. They are profound. 🇨🇦 ❤️ 🇺🇦
the echo can be heard all the way in the Netherlands
It is hard for those who are not living in a war with a history of Russian occupations, to comprehend the resilience that Ukrainians have.
This has become generational living next to Russia. The horror of war and the strength and courage to simply shrug, dust off, and keep going, has been learned over generations in a way that few other cultures have had to experience.
I have so much admiration, respect and support for my Ukrainian friends when we chat online and I see this incredible inner strength displayed in every conversation.
SLAVA UKRAINI 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
HEROYAM SLAVA💙🙏🏻💛
Thank you Viktor for your writing. Your words hit our hearts so we don't need to understand with our minds. Our hearts and love support you and Ukraine always. We are all connected.
That is one of the strengths of your people Viktor. I admire all of you for doing what must be done to carry on.
Viktor, you and all Ukrainians are incredible people. You keep moving, day after day, one foot in front of the other. I sincerely admire all of you. Slava Ukraini! May you know peace very soon!
There’s a certain practicality that you speak of which I saw in my mother. Her husband (my father) took jobs in 2 foreign countries, and by golly, she figured out how to get to the grocery store, how to enroll my sister and me in school, with little to no support from him. This level of practicality extended to all areas of her life. No time for grief. Get it done.
My heart goes out to you, Viktor, and to the people f Ukraine.
Thank you, Viktor.
Thank you Viktor. That is profound. And it speaks to what makes the world so in awe of Ukrainians. There is obviously suffering in many parts of the world. And in a perverse way the news seems to relish to portray the pain, the despair even the wailing. But in Ukraine we mostly see the determination, the resilience. Not that the destruction isn’t horrendous and the loss of life heartbreaking, it truly is. But we live in a world of people with plenty, crying victim at every minimal loss or perceived slight. We are bearing witness to a people suffering truly devastating loss who carry on with dignity. It brings us to our knees. We continue to pray for your strength and for peace and victory. Slava Ukraine
Ukrainian resiliency, faith, and decency make them the people we must model ourselves after. Will Americans be brave enough to stand up to our dictator's regime? I pray we are!
Absolutely! And if not now, I fear that we may face actual fighting in the streets as well. Every day our own regime grows stronger and more emboldened.
Your description was an apt description of complex ptsd. As a paramedic (12 years) & nurse (20 years) I developed it. I recognized that feeling of having to ignore and push away the pain, the horror, fear and just keep moving forward. That feeling that I had to keep moving and do the next right thing no matter how I felt inside. I wound up feeling empty but in constant terror of the world around me. Ukrainians are strong, they are resilient, and they are very courageous. Even those who are not actively in combat positions, just ordinary citizens trying to live their lives as best they can. They don't have the option of just walking away from it all, like I had the option to do and did. Do not be hard on yourself. You are not alone. So many Ukrainians are going to need help to find their center again once this horrible war is over. It might be worth trying to start the help now by talking to a mental health provider. They can help reduce the volume of anxiety you and so many others fight with each day. They can help provide tools to help manage what you are going through. There is no shame in getting help when one needs it and there is no shame in needing help. If you don't feel you are there yet, that's okay too. I developed complex ptsd disorder long before it broke me causing me to get out of the medical field and I still fight with it today. Thankfully, I have great doctors whose help literally saved my life. Know that so many people that you have never spoken to, never seen in person see your posts and care about you and your family. We genuinely care about you and want the best for you. Take care and know you're loved.
Viktor, thank you for sharing your heart with us post after post. You model what indefatigable resilience, heart and hope looks like in the midst of horror. There are no words and yet you come up with writing that places your readers there with you. All I can do is bow my knee in grief and pray to the God of the Bible for His sustaining grace for you, all of you and your leaders. Your nation to me, as an (ashamed) American, is a model of all that is good. (Psalm 94 comes to mind as I type this).
They can maim us, destroy our things, but they can't destroy our soul, or our will to go on. That's why we look up to you, Viktor. You remind us that our will is our hidden strength.
Peace and Love surround you and Ukraine 🇺🇦🙏💔
Slava 🇺🇦!
We in the former usa (currently The Fourth Reich) find OUR strength in YOUR incredible courage and strength.
I am an old disabled lady and my love and admiration for Ukraine shall never end.
I pray -- pray -- that I shall live to see Ukraine out from under the EVIL attack of the insane Putin.
I pray to be on this earth to donate to help rebuild Ukraine.
Now, I time donating to White Stork to help save the lives of the people of Ukraine.
I am also proud of all people of the former usa who do what they can to help Ukraine.
I am so moved by those from the former usa with specialist knowledge and experience who give everything to help Ukraine.
SLAVA 🇺🇦!
Pam, like you I am old and disabled, but I pray to see Peace for Ukraine and salvation for democracy in USA. Putin Trump, and Netanyahu in Israel are all evil men. I deeply admire all Ukrainians. Viktor is a remarkable young man who exemplifies the courage of Ukrainians.
You and all Ukrainians are so admiralble. 🇺🇦🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻