"I realized that I couldn't bear loneliness and that somewhere, there was a small child who was also alone and needed a mother, a home and everything a family can offer... If I had a big family, I would have support." Olha expresses the profound loneliness she has experienced after losing her son in the war, motivating her to seek adoption to provide love and support to a child in need.
"In the first year of the war in Ukraine, the adoption rates in the country fell... Ukrainians adopted just 752 children in 2022, rates climbed to 925 in 2023 and almost 600 in the first half of 2024." This statement by Vasyl Luzyk highlights the fluctuating nature of adoption rates amidst the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the challenges faced by prospective adoptive parents.
"We always wanted to be one big family... I think that's how all adoption stories start." Tatjana, who recently adopted 3-year-old Bohdan, captures the innate desire of families to grow and nurture, showing the hopeful aspect of adoption amidst the challenges of war.
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