Leaving everything behind to save a life: about the invisible pain of internally displaced persons (IDPs)
Behind every abbreviation “IDP” stands a living person. A person whose life was once split into “before” and “after.” Changing place of residence during war is not about relocation. It is about loss. Loss of a home where every corner held its own story, loss of a familiar life, stability, and safety.
The hardest part is the moment of decision itself. When you stand at the doorstep with a single suitcase and realize: you have to leave. It is a decision that breaks the heart, because you are leaving a part of yourself behind. Starting everything from scratch, from absolute zero, is an immense effort that requires extraordinary strength. In a strange city, without your usual support network, without your favorite morning cup, without the familiar walls that heal. It is a daily struggle with uncertainty, longing for home, and a sense of alienation. That is why many cannot endure this pressure. That is why people return. They return to shelling, to half-destroyed homes where there is no light or heat, but there is something essential — a sense of home. Because sometimes a damaged wall feels closer than the safest but чужий place.
But even in this darkness, there is always room for light, thanks to those who do not leave others alone in their hardship.
We express our sincere and deep gratitude to the charitable organization Rememberus.org, Igor Korsunsky, Julia Preshman Korsunsky, and Oksana Bondar for their tireless support and care!
Thanks to your help, residents of Kharkiv region who find themselves in difficult circumstances or were forced to leave their homes are able to receive timely food packages and essential medicines.
These packages are not just food and medicine. They are a sign that people are remembered, supported, and not alone in their struggle. We thank RememberUs.org for restoring faith in humanity and helping everyone hold on during this extremely difficult time.
Let us remember: a home is not only walls. A home is us. And by supporting each other, we will overcome everything.
With support: GO “Wives of Veterans”
