I downloaded your book and have read it straight through in one sitting. I didn't intentionally plan this, but it was a wonderful antidote to the despair I was feeling about Trump winning our Presidency. During the Vietnam War where many of my high school classmates were drafted after graduation to fight, if they weren't safely in college, I went to College and Medical School. On my worst nights of residency, when I felt the tasks I was responsible for performing were beyond my skills and endurance, and that I couldn't stay awake one more hour (despite other people's lives depending on my functioning on no sleep), I would think of my high school classmates fighting in Vietnam, and repeat the mantra to myself: I may have been awake for 36 hours and feel exhausted, depleted and worried about hurting someone under my care from a mistake, BUT AT LEAST NO ONE IS SHOOTING AT ME. Reading your book reminded me that no matter how disappointed I feel about the results of the US election, we have to fight on for ourselves against the forces in the US who would love to join with Putin in dividing up the world. And when my hope and energy falters, remind myself now, as was true in the 1970's, I have to be grateful that no one is shooting at me, and gain strength from supporting those still being shot at in their efforts to push back despots! Thank you for that reminder.
Thank you ... that's very gracious and openhearted. We ARE grieving the loss of what could have been, raging the vile outcome that threatens us all. But the majority of Americans are STILL very much in support of your beautiful country and its ultimate survival and victory. That is unwavering.
Oh Viktor, this made me cry. I knew nothing about Ukraine before the full scale invasion, and learning about your astonishing history, geography, and culture have enriched my life. I've done what I could to support Ukraine, but have labored under crippling guilt that we in the US have not done enough. Your essay was immensely helpful. ΠΡΠΆΠ΅ Π΄ΡΠΊΡΡ π
We, the people, are still here for you and for your country. Many of us are still trying to make sense of what just happened to our government. If there are any relief organizations that have been particularly helpful in the Ukraine, let us know. Also sending prayers for victory and for peace ποΈποΈποΈ
There are so many people, not just in the US, all over the world who are still committed to fight for you... we share a goal of peace and freedom... we will win, you will win.
Resilience in the face of adversity. I so admire your steadfastness and pray with all my heart that the occupiers are driven from your country so that all Ukrainians can enjoy freedom and peace once more. πππΊπ¦πΊπΈ
I downloaded your book and have read it straight through in one sitting. I didn't intentionally plan this, but it was a wonderful antidote to the despair I was feeling about Trump winning our Presidency. During the Vietnam War where many of my high school classmates were drafted after graduation to fight, if they weren't safely in college, I went to College and Medical School. On my worst nights of residency, when I felt the tasks I was responsible for performing were beyond my skills and endurance, and that I couldn't stay awake one more hour (despite other people's lives depending on my functioning on no sleep), I would think of my high school classmates fighting in Vietnam, and repeat the mantra to myself: I may have been awake for 36 hours and feel exhausted, depleted and worried about hurting someone under my care from a mistake, BUT AT LEAST NO ONE IS SHOOTING AT ME. Reading your book reminded me that no matter how disappointed I feel about the results of the US election, we have to fight on for ourselves against the forces in the US who would love to join with Putin in dividing up the world. And when my hope and energy falters, remind myself now, as was true in the 1970's, I have to be grateful that no one is shooting at me, and gain strength from supporting those still being shot at in their efforts to push back despots! Thank you for that reminder.
Thank you ... that's very gracious and openhearted. We ARE grieving the loss of what could have been, raging the vile outcome that threatens us all. But the majority of Americans are STILL very much in support of your beautiful country and its ultimate survival and victory. That is unwavering.
You are a generous soul.
You are so gracious. We donβt deserve it. We will try harder!!
Thank you for saying that and stay strong. Many Americans are still with you in spirit. Slava Ukraine!
Beautifully said. Soothes my heart a little.
Thank you. This helps my grieving heart .
Oh Viktor, this made me cry. I knew nothing about Ukraine before the full scale invasion, and learning about your astonishing history, geography, and culture have enriched my life. I've done what I could to support Ukraine, but have labored under crippling guilt that we in the US have not done enough. Your essay was immensely helpful. ΠΡΠΆΠ΅ Π΄ΡΠΊΡΡ π
We, the people, are still here for you and for your country. Many of us are still trying to make sense of what just happened to our government. If there are any relief organizations that have been particularly helpful in the Ukraine, let us know. Also sending prayers for victory and for peace ποΈποΈποΈ
There are so many people, not just in the US, all over the world who are still committed to fight for you... we share a goal of peace and freedom... we will win, you will win.
Resilience in the face of adversity. I so admire your steadfastness and pray with all my heart that the occupiers are driven from your country so that all Ukrainians can enjoy freedom and peace once more. πππΊπ¦πΊπΈ
We have to fight on. Our battle is nowhere as painful as yours and still you fight on. We must win against cruel tyrants.
Yes well said Praise Ukraine and its fight!!!