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Two years of war in Ukraine
a year ago
Today 24.02.2024 is exactly two years of war in Ukraine. My native country, the place where I have lived all my life. I will never forget those first explosions at 5 in the morning. My grandparents live near Bucha and survived the long occupation in isolation, there was no communication with them.
When the war first started I had health problems and my husband had to stand in line at the pharmacy for 4 hours to the sound of warplanes. The whistle of a rocket flying right over my house, the shaking and vibration of the whole house from the rockets that have no end, flinch from every sound, sound hallucinations of the air alarm to this day. Sleeping in the hallway on the floor because the hallway is a safer place than other rooms. Waking up to explosions and running to the hallway hoping a missile doesn't hit your house. Reading the news about people dying in a missile attack. Empty store shelves, no gasoline, no electricity, no water. It's all become part of our reality.
I had to find a place with electricity to make art for you and be able to buy food. To answer messages politely with trembling hands while rockets exploded outside the window, because no one canceled work. I could go on forever listing all the horror that happened to me, but this is just a drop in the ocean of suffering that the Ukrainians have experienced. Many lost much more than I did. Their homes, their relatives, their lives ...
My life, the lives of all Ukrainians are still in mortal danger every day. A lot of innocent people have died, more are dying every day. Do we deserve all this? Where russia has been, there is only ruins left, they are wiping cities into ashes. I feel endless pain in realizing how many people have suffered and how many more will suffer, but more and more people forget that russia started the terror in our country and continues to do so.
Please support Ukrainians, Ukrainian artists. Each of us can help those who need it. Please don't forget that the war is still going on, it is not over. And russia will not stop in Ukraine. If they are not stopped they will go on destroying everything they see.
Russian government and quite a large part of russian people support the war, finance it, and this is a sad fact. It has already become obvious that from inside russia this war will not end, and we unfortunately do not know how long this horror will continue. Even if Putin is gone, another dictator will come and nothing will change. I don't want to feel guilty for asking for support, for telling the facts. A victim shouldn't have to apologize. In these 2 years I have not written a single war related post here because I am afraid of being shamed, is that how it should be? Why should I be ashamed of living through all this horror? I fall asleep every day thinking that this day could be my last.
I am also grateful to each of my customers, each of your orders is not just a life's work for me, it is your help. Thank you for sticking with me. I apologize if the text was a little incoherent, it was hard for me to write it all, but I felt I had to do something. Love you guys, thank you for your attention.
If you are interesed in helping Ukraine you can donate here: https://u24.gov.ua
There you can choose different options where your money will go.
When the war first started I had health problems and my husband had to stand in line at the pharmacy for 4 hours to the sound of warplanes. The whistle of a rocket flying right over my house, the shaking and vibration of the whole house from the rockets that have no end, flinch from every sound, sound hallucinations of the air alarm to this day. Sleeping in the hallway on the floor because the hallway is a safer place than other rooms. Waking up to explosions and running to the hallway hoping a missile doesn't hit your house. Reading the news about people dying in a missile attack. Empty store shelves, no gasoline, no electricity, no water. It's all become part of our reality.
I had to find a place with electricity to make art for you and be able to buy food. To answer messages politely with trembling hands while rockets exploded outside the window, because no one canceled work. I could go on forever listing all the horror that happened to me, but this is just a drop in the ocean of suffering that the Ukrainians have experienced. Many lost much more than I did. Their homes, their relatives, their lives ...
My life, the lives of all Ukrainians are still in mortal danger every day. A lot of innocent people have died, more are dying every day. Do we deserve all this? Where russia has been, there is only ruins left, they are wiping cities into ashes. I feel endless pain in realizing how many people have suffered and how many more will suffer, but more and more people forget that russia started the terror in our country and continues to do so.
Please support Ukrainians, Ukrainian artists. Each of us can help those who need it. Please don't forget that the war is still going on, it is not over. And russia will not stop in Ukraine. If they are not stopped they will go on destroying everything they see.
Russian government and quite a large part of russian people support the war, finance it, and this is a sad fact. It has already become obvious that from inside russia this war will not end, and we unfortunately do not know how long this horror will continue. Even if Putin is gone, another dictator will come and nothing will change. I don't want to feel guilty for asking for support, for telling the facts. A victim shouldn't have to apologize. In these 2 years I have not written a single war related post here because I am afraid of being shamed, is that how it should be? Why should I be ashamed of living through all this horror? I fall asleep every day thinking that this day could be my last.
I am also grateful to each of my customers, each of your orders is not just a life's work for me, it is your help. Thank you for sticking with me. I apologize if the text was a little incoherent, it was hard for me to write it all, but I felt I had to do something. Love you guys, thank you for your attention.
If you are interesed in helping Ukraine you can donate here: https://u24.gov.ua
There you can choose different options where your money will go.
All this.. horror, all the senseless loss just to fuel delusions and line pockets..
It's abhorrent and I'm sorry for all you have had to endure, know that I support you and stand with the Ukrainian people, even if I as a single person may not mean much.
I truely hope this comes to an end soon, and that Russia is harshly punished for these acts of genocide, barbarism, hate and greed.
Please, stay safe as best you can, and stay strong. The fact you have endured this much speaks to your strength as a person, it's clear you have a huge degree of resolve. And tell your husband the same.
You will make I through this together, please stay strong and be there for each other and those that may need it near you.
I wish I could offer more than just words.
"A victim shouldn't have to apologize", absolutely.
Putin fuckface is trying to wipe out the Ukraine like it never existed-a lunatic plan that halmarks back to a dark past named ww2...absolute madness.
I applaud your steadfastness and resolve and hope for a better future.
I stand with Ukraine in this needless and horrible war.
Best regards-W.
Simply, because they want power.
There are people that detest such power-hungry curs and their actions. You're not alone.