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Linda's avatar

We will always be here to listen, Viktor.

We are holding the light for you . Follow it to safety.

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Simon Nieder's avatar

Thank you too with gratitude for bringing your humanity to an inhumane situation, your compassion in the face of hatred and finally showing that faith, hope and love always have the last word. Today is always a good day to do the better thing. You have made the world hear the heart and pleas of your beautiful country.

Slava Ukraini

Simon

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David Monson's avatar

Thanks, Simon, for your post. I would only add that not only is today a good day to do the better day, but it's the only day we truly have.

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Jeff Feldman, MSW, LSW's avatar

"I always dreamed about something that spreads humanity and kindness." Me too, Victor. Thanks for creating that space.

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Robyn Pender's avatar

Beautifully put, Simon!

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Pam Pangle's avatar

In many ways, you keep me believing in the good. You keep me going. I sometimes feel like the evils of those world are winning. But, through you (and some others) I see that the good is still here, still strong. So, thank you for finding your way to this awesome platform where I and others could find you easily. It only took reading one message for me to follow you. We need people sending out hope. πŸ’™πŸ’›

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Corlis Robe's avatar

Viktor, your pipeline directly into the heart of Ukraine gives me hope for the world.

πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸ’™πŸ’›

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SLMontgo's avatar

πŸ’›πŸ’™πŸ’”πŸ™ I believe we all are here for you ❀️

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Diane Knittle's avatar

Substack became a gift to you! You have become a gift to us!

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Susan's avatar

From your pen into our hearts. From your heart into our souls. From your soul into the universe and to God. We hear you, we pray for you. As we pray we give notice that this evil in the world will not be tolerated. Never give up. Never give in. Persist and exist. We bear witness. The evil will be obliterated from this world. One by one we stand as witnesses. We will never give up.

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emily berleth's avatar

You give us a place to feel life, Viktor. We desperately need it.

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Kathi Kirschner's avatar

Thank you, Viktor for your generous information about the struggles you are experiencing. I support & admire you and your country for the sacrifices & courage you have shown the world! Slava Ukraine πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

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Lucy's avatar

So happy to hear that sharing your thoughts is giving you purpose and meaning to get through your days. I eagerly wait for your posts. You write from the heart and that is so important and so giving of you.

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Romalynda's avatar

You share what is happening in Ukraine with such feeling, Viktor. For those of us who are in the Ukrainian diaspora around the world, you are a heartfelt connection to our ancestral home. We are here for you and we thank you. Slava Ukraini, Slava Heroyim.

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Jill Dennison's avatar

Wow, Viktor! That is so beautifully spoken ... I felt like I could hear your voice, hear the emotion come to the surface. Thank you for sharing your life with us, and I hope so very much that this war will end soon, that Ukraine will retain its freedom and you can once again live in peace.

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Jennifer Newton's avatar

You bring tears to my eyes quite often because of your strength, courage and mostly your humanity. You are a gem!

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Andrea's avatar

Be safe.... We are all here for you! Slava Ukraine

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Bobbi Kroll's avatar

You are an inspiration and a window into your dear culture and people. We are with you.

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D'Ann Weimer's avatar

We will always beherefor you, Viktor. I always keep the Ukraine people in my heart and in my prayers. There is a light on for you.

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