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The original was posted on /r/ukraine by /u/Next_Dragonfruit_680 on 2025-07-27 07:05:46+00:00.
I have been meaning to write this for some time now and will likely, post it in a few subreddits. Please forgive any grammatical errors as I struggle sometimes with that. I am going to write this in a format that I am talking to you individually to make this more personal but it is to all or Ukraine and all Ukrainians! Since the beginning of the war I have watched what is happening in your country with the deepest sorrow. Every life lost to the invaders has brought me grief. I wish that I could be there with you tonight. To ask how you are doing because I know it cant be easy. You are the strongest person I can imagine and I am very proud of you. (All of you make me proud) For many years I struggled with my sense of patriotism my grandfather was drafted in Vietnam and my family suffered greatly from it. I have always loved my country but struggled because of this as well as dealt with many sad times in my life. When that Russian pig started this war my people came together. I watched not only as Americans came together to help but was amazed to see your support and resolve to be free. I know that the idea of freedom and hope is alive in the world because you are fighting for it. I am an American and I love these ideas and because of you I have fallen in love with my country despite its flaws. But I have also fallen in love with a land I have never seen Ukraine! It is the home of my heart now in many ways. I want to thank you for staying strong not giving up and being brave i sleep well every night knowing the country of Ukraine will never fall and liberty will never cease because they are protected by brave Ukrainians like you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and please let me know how I can help. Also one more thing I am a minister and in therapy training if you need to talk to someone I am here and will be here for you (please no information that would risk the safety of our heros). I appreciate you and cant wait for the day there is peace and victory. In case no one has told you I love you you matter and keep fighting the good fight 🇺🇦🇺🇸 Slava Ukrani
