I sincerely apologize to all my readers for this very personal post. Since tomorrow is America’s Independence Day, I thought I’d open up a bit so you can know me better.
I came to this country on August 25, 1995. A few years later, I sought political asylum due to the persecution my family and I faced in my home country of Belarus. As a student, I was politically active, participating in anti-government rallies. When things became life-threatening, I made the difficult decision to leave for the United States.
How dangerous is it in Belarus? You can be considered an enemy of the government for a simple social media post or even for liking a post critical of the government. For instance, someone I know was recently sentenced to 5 years in jail for posting on Facebook, “How can we claim to be the most peaceful nation on earth while participating in the war with Ukraine?” There is no due process Belarus. Judges appointed by the dictator are instructed to punish those with anti-government views harshly. The jails are not like the comfy Danbury prison where Steve Bannon is serving his sentence. These are hellholes built during Stalin’s era.
I chose America for one reason only: to start my family in a free country where my children would have the best opportunities and the freedom to speak and act as they wish.
Finally becoming an American citizen on January 24, 2011, after years of being a refugee and then a Green Card holder, was one of the happiest days of my life.
Unfortunately, my own children, who were born in the U.S., don’t seem to appreciate the sacrifices I’ve made. They don’t seem to value the fact that they have more freedoms than most people outside the United States. This is the painful truth. I admit I’ve made serious mistakes in my life, and I’ve been asking my family and friends for their forgiveness. But I’m proud that I accomplished my one goal: for my children to be free, to pursue whatever they want in life, and to have the best opportunities. I truly hope they’ll appreciate it one day.
Thank you for letting me share a tiny bit of my personal feelings here on Substack, on this glorious day for America.
While I’m at it, I want to express my gratitude to all my subscribers and followers for letting me be a small but hopefully important part of your lives.
My goal is to work with anyone who wants to fix American healthcare. I strongly believe the best way to do this is through the collaboration of technology and medical professionals. Since we’re in America, working with Congress and the legislature is also crucial.
Happy birthday, America! 🇺🇸 Thank you for accepting me and making me your own.
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