976 day of war

Hello, friends!
Sonya is feeling better now; she’s started eating on her own, and each day she eats a bit more. I always get very worried when she’s unwell, but thankfully, this time things turned out fine. A few days of injections and stomach medications helped her.
Thank you for sharing your stories in the comments! I hadn’t had a cat before Sonya, and I didn’t even think they could live so long. I hope this is just the midpoint of her life and that we’ll have many more years together because I feel like it would be really tough to live without a cat.

This past week, I finished dyeing all the socks I had left. I’m pleased with the color combinations, and I think I’ll keep experimenting with them. Overall, I’m satisfied with how they turned out, though I haven’t managed to sell any.
Sometimes there are months with no sale at all, so I think I'll focus on dyeing less for now and keep some fabric in reserve in case orders come in. Nastya and I have swapped roles a bit: now she has embroidery orders, and I’m taking care of more household chores and cooking. Sonya’s illness this month was beyond our budget, and it was a bit tough, we barely managed to pay rent. My parents helped with food by bringing fruits, vegetables, and potatoes, and I was able to make a lot of meals out of that.
I want to thank everyone who’s supported me. It’s heartening to feel such a strong sense of support, especially when it’s most needed. Thank you!

Meanwhile, news about North Korean troops joining the war keeps surfacing in the country, and it feels like an entirely different reality. If I’d heard a few years ago that we’d be fighting North Korea, I wouldn’t have believed it at all.
Even with a lot of evidence now, it still seems like it’s mostly political maneuvering.
Also, Zelensky announced this week that he’s working on another plan focused on domestic issues. It’s necessary, of course, but from the information available, I’m not expecting any significant steps to aid those impacted by the war. Sometimes it feels like our government, despite good intentions, is so worn down from working under constant stress that it struggles to make truly right decisions.
I’m finding it harder to understand where our country is heading and what’s coming next. I just hope it all ends well.

Thank you all for your support! It’s a challenging time, but I try to look at it from different perspectives. It’s a life experience, and maybe it’s something we need to go through to become stronger and better. I believe that everything will turn out fine!