Homeless...

You struggle, fight, work, thrive, do everything to build your life from the ground up. You create a meaningful life out of nothing. An education, a job, a career, friends, social life, hobbies, skills, everything, and one mad man comes out of nowhere and destroys everything. I have nothing now. Literally nothing except a few clothes, some dry food, a few documents that I luckily could pack, and handouts that the nice Polish people gave me. No more dreams, no more aspirations, no job, no house, just hanging in limbo as an educated young hobo.

The life I built is no more.

I spent the last night in the train station. I do not have a roof over my head since the support I had for the few days has come to an end. The embassy has outright thrown me on the streets and will not help anymore. And my hands are itching to show the world the reality of how they have "helped" their people in Ukraine.

There are a couple of problems I am currently facing. I like keeping my problems to myself and work them out. But I really feel like venting. That is why I keep saying that having a person to talk to in such a situation means more than the world. I already registered for shelter. However, I knew my chances were slim to none since I am a male, brown, with a Ukraine permanent residence permit, citizen rights only. Meanwhile, there are kids and women with the Ukrainian passport and they will and always should get the first priority. More and more are pouring in as the situation gets worse. And all of them deserve any help they can get.

I spent the day on the streets just walking about the city. I eventually made it to the train station where there is a surplus of information and help. The volunteers are working day and night to make the lives of people like myself a little easier. I found water, sandwiches and coffee over there. I spoke to the volunteers and decided to wait out the night in the station itself. Yes, I slept there. 4 hours of peaceful sleep. It is more than anyone could ask for.

A firefighter asked me about my situation, and then guided me to a shuttle bus that would take me to the expo where the large space has been turned into a shelter. It is an incredible and very helpful initiative. Thousands of families and children and women are there. There is food, medical points, and even playground for the kids. I was there for about an hour before I had to leave. I cannot blame anyone. I do realize that a person of my status could possibly taking up the space that a kid could use instead. Why I had to leave is something some people will understand if they know the situation within EU first hand. Especially Poland. If anything, everyone was nice about it, didn't use force, and helped me book a taxi. Poland is incredibly helpful and the support is unbelievable!! Much love!!

So now I am back in the train station huddled next to a extension cord sitting on my luggage making this post. The votes you give are helping me immensely. The kind donations by hivers has given me some back up. I need to budget this money properly. I am planning to go to a cheap hostel to spend the coming nights. Money is tight and the hostels in Warsaw are kinda expensive on this budget. Maybe I'll spend a couple of nights in Warsaw in a hostel, make connections, gather information and then move to a cheaper city. I cannot thank all of you enough for all the help and guidance you are providing.

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I was hoping you can get something for short term, till you can figure out what's next but being on the street again is terrible. I'm keeping my eyes open, hoping to find information that can help you find a solution. Till then, keep in touch. Stay strong!

I really don't know how to thank you for everything you're doing. Trust me, you are playing a huge role in keeping my mental and physical health in order.

No need to thank me and please let me know what more i can do.

Would be good if we could chat on discord tomorrow, so I can figure out how to help

#erikah8879

Get some rest and chat tomorrow 🙂

Damn! I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you can find a way out of that situation... 😥

I'm confident I'll come out of this situation one way or another. At least I hope. I need to give it time.

Yay! 🤗
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I know you will find a way from this horrible situation. You have proven how you managed all by yourself and it hurts to read how you lost everything because of this war. How life can turned upside down just for a blink of the eye. It is shocking the embassy is not providing help.

Their help was at best an attempt to gain some media points and gov funding. I'm preparing myself to write about my experience with them in detail. Thank you for your support!

This is awful. I hope you keep getting the help you so deserve. Take care of yourself. ❤

You're amazing. I've been following what you do and I want to say thank you for your generosity ❤

You don't have to thank me .... but thank you anyway. 😊 I hope it all comes to an end soon, it's quite sickening. ❤

How you build your career, educate yourself, become a doctor, side hustle, build business, and everything from scratch in Ukraine, that's incredible. I read your post about it in the past. The situation is bad now. You can do this again. Wish you all the best!

that is what i believe. the person who can climb to 100 from 0 once can do it again.

That is so incredibly sad. How fragile and destructive that can be in life 😞

it is incredibly to believe that life can turn around so quickly

If I claim to understand what it feels like to be in your shoes I would be lying. I can't imagine how you most feel having your life changed this way. I hope you get all the help you need. Cheers!

I cannot believe any of this myself. But I'll persevere.

I don't have enough words to express my sorrow for this horrible situation. I really hope in the best for you. Stay safe, stay strong.

Yo @blind-spot keep your head up man. Damn what a situation. I pray you are guided by a higher power to maneuver these times.

Big hug, i know life is getting insane rn for you, but one way or another you will made it out, the war must end eventually... This madness will end.

Maybe try checking this page with locations of possible temporary flats, wish you best.

https://ukrainesupport.net/uk/

Thank you. I've already registered with the volunteers to get some help. As I said, I'm way down on the list for many reasons. Thank you again.