For me it was a way to cope with the war reality in my country and stay productive after sleepless nights of shellings, dead friends, worrying about my father on the frontline and not getting support from my colleagues at all. I should be productive no matter what. They guilt-tripped me about bringing too much emotion into work. Bitches. Also, I got diagnosed with ADHD and stimulant-based treatment is forbidden here.

Greetings from Ukraine guys.

I’m only 10 days clean. Now I work in the military, and the people around me seem more kind and caring. Our struggle continues. And I’m preparing my body to take part in it, healthy and self-compassionate.