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I felt the same way over the first two days, and still do to an extent, but somewhat found a way out. We live in pretty much central Europe. My wife is Ukraini
by phillc73 5y ago
I felt the same way over the first two days, and still do to an extent, but somewhat found a way out.
We live in pretty much central Europe. My wife is Ukrainian and that language is one of three commonly spoken in our household. As I'm not from Europe either, I feel like I have integrated quite a lot into the Ukrainian community. We have family and friends directly imperilled by the war.
After "doom scrolling" through various Telegram groups for the first couple of days, I'm now actually doing something. The local Ukrainian community is collecting food and medicines. These will be driven to the border and used to assist arriving refugees. I'm talking to local people and businesses about donations. I'm signed up to be a driver in the next days.
I don't want to look back in five years time and realise all I did was follow events online, when I have a genuine opportunity to help people. Our son is also old enough to understand what's happening to his family (grandmother, cousins etc). I'd like him to look back in later years and realise his father did something to try and make a difference.
My point is, if you can't log off and checkout as has been very validly suggested by other people on this thread, at least try to find a way to be involved and assist. Even if you're the other side of the world, contact your local Ukrainian community group and see what they need in terms of assistance.
- jacquesm 5y agoThis is a heartwarming comment.