What was your life like before...

When the full-scale invasion began, my daughter was 7 months old and on formula. It was a nightmare: there was almost nothing in the shops, and we stood in line for hours in the freezing cold to get what we needed. Our town lies on the Kyiv–Mykolaiv highway, and thousands of cars drove past us as people fled from everywhere. Things flew over us, and still often do; it is frightening. Once a bridge nearby was blown up, and my younger daughter is still afraid to this day. She also gets sick often, especially when autumn begins, so the family doctor has assigned me to care for her. We will be sincerely grateful if we can receive help.

How does this affect your everyday life?

The constant air raid alerts frighten the whole family

Your strengths and dreams

We dream that peace will finally come. I explain to my daughter that our soldiers are protecting us, that we are together and everything will be fine.

What exactly will the funds be used for?

The money will go toward buying medicine for the winter, buying firewood and paying utility bills, because we heat the house with wood during the day and with gas at night. There isn't enough money to pay for gas alone, and it isn't as warm that way.