u/Firm-Kitchen-9002

hey! I'm ukranian soldier, 30y/o

I joined the army myself to protect my home and my family. I’ve been serving for three years now, and… nothing is changing, I don’t see an end to this. as a member of the LGBT community, I have a hard time both in Ukraine and in the army. I feel very lonely, even though I have plenty of friends.

I want to seek refuge in a nearby country, but then I won’t be able to return home, and I think I’ll have an identity crisis later. should I continue my service or should I take the risk of starting a new life from scratch?