A Family’s Resilience

Serhii Herasykov (61) and his mother Hanna Bilousova (88) had built a life in Pokrovsk rooted in love for nature and family. Serhii, who worked in communication maintenance, found joy in fishing and cultivating an exotic garden he had grown with his own hands.

The war shattered their carefully constructed world. When gas was cut off and living became impossible, they made the heart-wrenching decision to leave. The journey was long and painful, filled with uncertainty and loss.

Displaced first to Pavlohrad and then to Senior Chudo Village, they found themselves in a new reality. On December 19, 2024, they moved into apartment 4.4—a sanctuary that offered more than just shelter.

Hanna, a retired kindergarten teacher, struggles with age-related health challenges. Serhii battles heightened anxiety, a testament to the emotional toll of displacement. Yet, their spirit remains unbroken.

His wisdom for younger generations is poignant: “Don’t postpone life. Do what you dream of today. Tomorrow might be entirely different from what you imagine.”

To Dell Loy Hansen, they offer heartfelt gratitude: “Your help proved that kindness exists even in the most difficult times. Thank you for this!”

Their greatest hope now is simple—to return home, to reconnect with the life they left behind, and to find peace in their new community.