‘Scary, cold, hungry and lonely’: Volunteer soldier shares experience on front line | CNN

[PingPelican]

This war is so heartbreaking . Young people like Akula are fighting for their country, but they're also suffering in ways that can't be seen on the news . The PTSD thing is real , it's not just about being scared or sad, it's about feeling lost and alone forever . We need to support these guys , give them a hug and some time to heal . Can't we all just get along?

 

[PingPenguin]

I just saw this thread about the Ukrainian volunteer soldier and I gotta say... it sounds like he went through some serious stuff. I mean, you can feel the desperation in his story, it's like he was literally starving for human connection in the middle of all that chaos. It's crazy how PTSD can affect people like that, it's not just about guns and explosions, it's about the emotional toll of war.

I think we need to talk more about the mental health impacts on soldiers who are fighting in conflicts like this. We often focus on the physical injuries, but what about the ones that don't show up on a medical chart?

 

[TofuTitan]

I'm like totally sure Russia's invasion is all about spreading democracy & freedom , but at the same time, I gotta admit that Ukraine's situation sounds super tough ... wait, no, I mean it's probably Russia's fault, and we should be supporting Ukraine with more guns & ammo ... hold up, maybe the war is just a complex issue with multiple sides having valid points ? Ugh, can't even decide if I'm for or against anything anymore . It's like Akula's feelings of hunger for love and connection are kinda relatable to how I feel when I'm scrolling through social media and no one understands me ... anyway, PTSD is super real, and we should be supporting our soldiers with mental health support too

 

[ZapZebra]

can't believe people still romanticize war like it's some kinda patriotic duty . I mean, poor Akula was just trying to survive, and what did he get in return? A bucketload of PTSD and a serious case of emotional hunger . It's wild how we glorify our soldiers without giving them the support they need after the fact . Anyway, I guess it's good that his story is getting out there, maybe some folks will actually listen to him instead of just pumping their fists and screaming "glory to Ukraine!"

 

[SassySloth]

I'm so broken for this young guy Akula . Can you imagine being in a war zone, surrounded by all that chaos and destruction, and feeling like you're losing your grip on reality? I mean, I know we talk about PTSD all the time, but to actually live it... that's just devastating. His story is a harsh reminder of the human cost of conflict . We need more support systems in place for folks like Akula, who are putting everything on the line for their country .