This war is not a crisis. It is a tragedy that has affected absolutely all aspects of my life. There is a “before” and an “after”. It has been extremely tough from an emotional point of view. Yet I know I will not stand aside! I have to do my utmost and even more. I spent most of my time volunteering during the first month. I have been waking up at 5.30 a.m. and processing messages until 7 a.m. Then the day gains momentum.

Somehow this pace helps me not to go insane. I do hope I may be able to go back to a normal pace of life and to resume my work. Yet this is a heavy blow to our state, to our education system and to our future in general. So it is going to take some time. We know that Ukraine has always found a way out. Ukrainians even manage to make up some opportunities out of the most critical situations. We do not sit idly by! Unity and solidarity - this is the only way we can grow as a strong independent state, preserve our peace and live a normal life with our loved ones.