In 2020, Nadezhda joined the protest against the results of the presidential election, was detained and spent several terrible days in the temporary detention center in Okrestina. Having miraculously found herself free, she made a difficult decision — to leave Belarus for Poland.
“I always told myself that I would cope. The main thing is to be safe and try to start again,” she recalls.
At first it was very difficult: she hardly knew the language, but she quickly found a job in a store, and the long shifts and hard work helped her cope with her homesickness. Two years later, Nadezhda managed to get a job as an administrator in a beauty salon. It was good luck: the work was easier and more in line with her interests. But in December 2024, the staff was reduced due to the crisis, and Nadezhda was left without a job and without confidence in the future.
In 2017, the Belarusian woman was diagnosed with a bone neoplasm in her frontal bone area that was causing fainting spells and circulatory problems. Although the tumor was not classified as malignant, doctors warned of the risk of its growth and recommended constant monitoring.
Now Nadezhda feels her health deteriorating and fears that the neoplasm has begun to grow. To confirm the diagnosis and exclude a recurrence, she needs to undergo an MRI scan. In addition, the long struggle with the disease and emigration had a heavy impact on mental health. The girl suffers from depression and panic attacks, takes antidepressants and regularly visits a psychiatrist.
“I need a checkup to see if the tumor has started to grow. Every day I live in anxiety and uncertainty,” Nadezhda shares. — I'm afraid I won't be able to cope on my own. Even with antidepressants, it's hard to fight anxiety and feelings of hopelessness. Each appointment with a psychiatrist costs 300 PLN. I also need sessions with a psychologist and constant medication.
The girl is in Poland on a humanitarian visa, which denies her access to free medicine. She cannot apply for international protection because of the threat to her family. She now works part-time as a freelancer, but it is not enough to cover her expenses.
“I've always tried to manage on my own, but now I'm on the edge. I need a checkup to understand what's wrong with me and get a chance to get back to normal life,” Nadezhda asks. — Your donations will help me get medical help and cope with my depression.”
How much is needed?
€2560
€700 — MRI,
€460 — medication,
€800 for psychiatrist and psychologist appointments,
€600 for rent and basic needs.