I couldn't stay away and started going to rallies. I wasn't an organizer, I didn't speak publicly, but I supported the protesters, I went out into the streets because I couldn't remain silent. Reality itself became loud. Then almost 40 thousand people subscribed to me - and then the security forces came.
My blog about the everyday life of a Belarusian hospital was not liked by those building a picture of ideal healthcare. At first, they called me in for «conversations», intimidated me, threatened me with consequences. Then the arrests began. People from the Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime and Corruption took me away. They stripped me down to my underwear and recorded a repentant video. They forced me to say that I had distributed Nazi symbols, posted «inappropriate videos» and that I now «understood everything».
Without explanation, without official charges, they threw me into a temporary detention facility for a whole day: each time they found new reasons, but they didn’t record anything in the documents. However, I was in a temporary detention facility four times!
It became dangerous to stay in Belarus. I understood that I would either be imprisoned or broken. I was fired from work on the orders of the authorities, and they started fabricating a criminal case out of thin air. In such circumstances, there was no choice but to flee.
On December 18, 2023, I left for Poland. At first on a visa, then, when it expired, I applied for international protection. I have no right to work. I live as best I can, getting by. During my emigration, I was already added to the Russian wanted list as a «dangerous Belarusian».
A few months ago, I broke my collarbone. Funny, right? A medical man, who can't even help himself. I had no insurance. The City Administration said the next date for surgery will be in two months. Living with limited mobility and such long-standing pain was unbearable. I found a private clinic, and had a surgery operation on credit. Now I even do not have the strength or resources to cover these costs and continue to live.
I am not complaining. I just found myself in a situation where one person cannot cope. Thanks to everyone who helps. I want to recover, return to life and be helpful again.
How much is needed?
€4000
€2200 — repayment of the debt taken for treatment and rehabilitation after the surgery
€1200 — rent for 2 months
€600 — food and household expenses