I write for a purpose

Ukraine is living through hell so that no one else has to in the future.

I personally don’t care how many followers I have or don’t have on social media. What matters to me is the quality, integrity, and harmony of our shared goals—precisely, our fight for Ukraine.

I love interacting with friends here on Substack and Threads, just as I once loved doing on Twitter.

That said, I was happy to see that more than 3,000 people are already following me on Threads. But not really happy for myself. It doesn’t have any influence on my principles, my personality, or my desire to open my heart to the world.

I’m happy for my country because these thousands of followers reflect how widespread the support for Ukraine is. At this moment in our history, I’m sure you agree with me—it’s crucial to see that we are not alone!

Everything also raises a thought about what I’m doing here. What’s the purpose of all of that?

I’m here to tell my stories. Stories that I live, but that also belong to you, because you are a defender of freedom and justice, no matter where you are.

I’m here to find peace as I meet new and wonderful people who read my words and send me the kindest messages.

I’m here to reflect on what’s happening in the war that surrounds me and in the world that surrounds all of us.

Most importantly, I’m here because I believe it’s of universal interest to understand what’s going on inside the mind and soul of the common, ordinary citizen of Ukraine at this moment. The war I’m living has somehow transformed into a worldwide event that touches every aspect of our lives.

Everywhere.

Destiny chose Ukraine to be the battleground of a conflict that threatens all of humanity. And I feel it’s my duty to tell the story I’m living, as destiny also chose me to be born Ukrainian and to live on this land.

No one knows where the dice of destiny will fall in the coming years or decades. God forbid, but who knows where the next Ukraine will be? No one is safe in our world today.

Thank you for reading my words, for supporting me, for caring about me.

Thank you for standing with Ukraine.

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