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A traumatic experience affects all aspects of life and the body's systems. A person can experience trauma by being a participant or a witness to a stressful or threatening situation.
Psychological trauma manifests in many ways, including emotional responses. These may include:
Irritability
Anger
Aggression
Anxiety
Fear
Apathy, depression, etc.
Emotions serve as indicators that signal our internal state. Learning to recognize and acknowledge them is essential rather than ignoring these signals. Suppressed emotions—those we do not express—can impact the body and[...]
05.10.2024
Psychological trauma is an emotional response to a stressful event. Any situation perceived as stressful, frightening, or threatening can be traumatic.
Some common causes of trauma include:
Loss (of a loved one, home, property, job, or relationship)
Violence (physical, sexual, financial, or psychological)
Car accidents
Natural disasters
Terrorist attacks
Bullying and other distressing events
A traumatic event is a situation in which the psyche is exposed to intense stress. The stronger the stress, the deeper the trauma.
Signs of trauma
Trauma can manifest in[...]
03.10.2024
Vladyslava Vasyliuk is the wife of the fallen Su-27 pilot, Hero of Ukraine, Denys Vasyliuk—known as "FLASH," a legend of the Ukrainian skies.
After losing the love of her life, Vladyslava began documenting her journey through grief in a video diary, which she shares on social media to support and inspire others who are also navigating loss.
In this deeply personal account, she shares her path through darkness and the invisible threads that have guided her forward.
The day I received that phone call—the one that told me my beloved Denys was gone—my life was split into[...]
03.10.2024
On Defenders of Ukraine Day, the VETERANKA movement is launching a chatbot for all civilian women who want to join the Defense Forces of Ukraine and stand in defense of their homeland.
We have worked on @recruitment_guide_bot to create a comprehensive guide that will help women navigate key questions:
How to join a specific unit?
What is the difference between service through mobilization and contract-based service?
How does training take place at military training centers?
In the chatbot, you will find information about preparation for service, learning the basics of[...]
01.10.2024
We continue the conversation about the deeply personal and difficult experience of losing a loved one. Unfortunately, every day in our country, someone loses a close, cherished, and dear person to war. We believe that it is important not only to speak about the sorrow of loss but also about how to navigate this journey. We asked those who have endured the hardest stages to share their experiences—where to find strength and resources for oneself when surrounded by darkness.
Dariia Ulman, a marketer, activist, and the wife of fallen serviceman Kyrylo Ulman, shares her personal journey[...]
21.09.2024
At the “Evening of Saved Lives” event, 553 121 UAH was raised for the Ukrainian paramedics.
First and foremost, we extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who continues to donate, support charity events, and participate in auctions!
We worked hard to make this evening truly special—Serhiy Zhadan prepared exclusive material and signed every book brought by attendees. Together with By VTRNK, we created exclusive merchandise and curated unique auction lots, while also introducing guests to the Veteranka movement.
The Podil Theater organized and hosted the event, once again[...]
17.09.2024
A Personal Account of Navigating Lossby Tetiana Borys
Navigating loss is a deeply personal experience. The support of family, friends, and loved ones is vital and much appreciated, yet in the end, you must walk this path on your own. That is why we asked those who have already gone through the most difficult stages to share their personal insights on finding strength and resources when darkness seems to surround you.
Tetiana Borys—founder and head of the “Plan B Power Center” project, wife of the fallen serviceman Oleksii Borys, and a member of the VETERANKA movement—begins a[...]
13.09.2024
Mariia Berlinska
1. Before 2014, I studied at the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Faculty of Humanities. I planned to study historical science and cultural management.
2. I decided to join the army as a volunteer in the summer of 2014, when the war broke out. It was the most logical and obvious decision for me at the time. It did not come easy to me. Of course, I was very scared, but courage is not when you are not scared. It is when you are scared, but you still force yourself to go forward. In the beginning of September, I joined Dobrobat in Luhansk region. It was there that I started[...]
03.09.2024
Caring for the Health of Female Defenders: VETERANKA and the Kvitna Charitable Foundation Sign a Memorandum of Cooperation
This collaboration aims to unite efforts in the fight for the health of female service members and veterans.
Together, we will work on projects to preserve women's health, promote a culture of prevention, and ensure early disease detection.
In particular, this cooperation under the memorandum will allow Ukrainian female defenders to undergo free gynecological and mammalogical examinations and receive medical consultations at the Mobile Medical Platform of the[...]
02.09.2024
Each big project needs a first step.
The Intellias team helped the “Dignified” charity project in the provision of female defenders of Ukraine with high-quality uniforms called to take the first step
Thanks to their charitable contribution of UAH 300,000, the Charitable Foundation Veteranka funded the launch of the initiative and the production of 107 units of uniform for female defenders of Ukraine, which were created by the by.vtrnk workshop.
We are grateful for the support and the opportunity to implement the project.
The systematic support of businesses and private[...]
29.08.2024