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НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ • Січень-Лютий 2024 19 INTERVIEWER: WHAT LED YOU TO THE ARMY? I “met the war” while in bed. On February 25, 2022, I immedi - ately went to donate blood. Then I registered at TRO (territorial defense). My mother is in the Army, so there was no panic. She prepared me for difficult situations. Our home was well-stocked with groceries and food for our dog. But I told myself, I need to do something. I found a training course in tactical medicine, working with the neighborhood. WHAT IS YOUR ASSIGNMENT NOW? Right now, I serve as a medic on the front who evacuates the wounded. Speed is a priority, getting to the wounded. Then we do a quick evaluation, diagnosis, and stabilization. PLEASE SHARE AN EXPERIENCE FROM THE FRONT. This is when you successfully remove your very first wounded soldier from a trench. The heart compression you perform goes well. But, after this, a wheel breaks, and a tire flattens. The wounded, nevertheless, must be moved to the next phase of evacuation. We ourselves are in need of evacuation. So many thoughts race through my head, but I must focus on the enemy drones in the sky. WHAT WAS YOUR REALITY BEFORE WAR? I was very involved in sports, martial arts, softball, and in many competitions. I enjoyed travel, and I still do. I dreamed of visiting the fjords of Norway, exploring the history of Greece and Italy. I participated in many sports. Sport allowed me to be strong. I learned that without working at it, there would be no positive results. I planned to be a trainer, and be a good example for youth. My priorities have changed. Now I hope to help the next wounded soldier get into his or her uniform, again. WHAT’S HARDEST FOR YOU NOW? Knowing that I will not hear “Vitayu” (Hello) from a friend. Re - alizing that I am not just a medic, but a woman who is strong, physically and morally. I want to see the end of war. I want to see how Ukraine chang - es. I want to grow old, drive a cool car, and tell my grandchildren what a tough grandmother they have. WHAT’S LIFE LIKE NOW? I live where my backpack falls. I may wake up when mice are munching my socks. I may wash with moist towels. Life is not easy. Just reality. When I can, I travel. Even visiting a nearby town is what I enjoy. And I love to go for tea. I love having tea, but even more, I like puer – a Chinese black tea. WHAT IS VICTORY FOR YOU? Victory. That is a sweet word that you want to scream in uni - son. But at the same time, it will be a new phase for Ukrainians. I do not know that it will be beautiful and wise. I hope there is understanding between civilians and the Army. WHAT DO YOU WISH FOR UKRAINIANS AND ZEM- LIACHKY ON THE FRONT? I would like to remind Ukrainians that if we don’t nurture and support the Army, tomorrow we will be supporting the army of another land. For our Zemliachky, I wish health, strength, for the fire in their soul to burn and for nothing to extinguish it. I hope this interview provided you with a glimpse into the experi - ences of a woman soldier, actively facing battle on the front lines. Your ongoing dedication and pas - sion for advocating, educating, cul - tivating, and caring are what make our organization successful in its ef - forts to aid Ukraine and Ukrainians around the world. Slava Ukraini! Contributions may be made via the UNWLA’s Facebook page or website (unwla.org/donate/), or by check (memo: KUW) payable to: UNWLA, 203 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10003-5706. Tora, feeling strong. It’s never too late to make a donation.
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