934 day of war

Hello, friends!

Autumn has already arrived, bringing with it constant rains and cool weather. For some reason, during this time, I always feel sad, and in recent years, it has become even more noticeable. It's quite difficult to maintain emotional balance; it always feels like things are going terribly wrong, and there’s no hope for the future. The news talks about negotiations this fall, the end of the war, and how this winter will be tough again. They count how many hours we’ll be sitting without electricity, and so on. I just can't bear to read or absorb all of this anymore, so once again, I’m trying to limit my news intake.

I didn’t used to notice such a strong change in myself with the seasons, but now it’s become a part of life. Last year, I also noticed that September was emotionally unstable and a difficult month. Usually, things get better in October, so I’m just waiting and trying to channel this anxiety in a more productive direction. Monotonous tasks like cleaning and exercising help a lot. I have to make an effort to stay in a positive state and not fall into the autumn blues.

Recently, Zelensky has been talking more and more about his plan to force Russia into peace, and while it’s still unclear to me how that’s even possible, we all hope for it. I’d like to believe it’s true and that it could help end the war. I’ve been following the debates in the U.S. and learning more about Harris's position on Ukraine; it seems like she truly understands what’s happening here. It feels strange to realize that the existence of our country depends on the decisions of so many people and their understanding of the situation.

II know that all this will end someday, but time goes by and it seems that there is no end to it We don’t know what’s coming next, but previously, whatever happened never led to negotiations. Maybe this time will be different, and I’m trying not to lose hope because it’s incredibly hard without it.

Today, while I was writing this post, I received an order for a T-shirt, and I raised my prices a bit since there haven’t been many orders, and everything around us is getting more expensive. I decided to cheer myself and Nastia up by going to the supermarket, where we bought a piece of cake and enjoyed it with tea. Now, I’ve got work lined up for the next few days and a great mood since I can’t even remember the last time I had cake. We have to hold on, believe that we will manage and not give up. No matter how sad it gets, I try to remember that everything will be fine.

Thank you all for your support! I’m glad so many people stand by us and won’t let us disappear from the map. This gives me confidence that the world won’t abandon us, no matter how the situation unfolds. Also, thanks for the help on BuyMeaCoffee, it’s a big support for living.