Wounds and Words
by Olesya Khromeychukin 🏥 Health & Wellness
Wounds and Words
About the Substack
For over a decade, my heart and pen have been devoted to explaining Ukraine to the world. In 2024, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I turned to writing to navigate this new path. I invite you to walk with me on this journey.
About Olesya Khromeychuk
Historian and writer, PhD. Author of The Death of a Soldier Told by His Sister (2022), ‘Undetermined’ Ukrainians (2013). I have written for The New York Times, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, The News Statesman, and other publications.
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