I am not okay.
And if you are not okay either, know that such a reaction is reasonable, and that you are not alone, given the current political circumstances.
Sleeping was really difficult for me last week, and at times, even in warm surroundings, I felt cold and shivery. Concentrating was hard, and often there was a sense of denial about what had just happened. There were moments when I just wanted to find a dark closet, close the door, and curl up in a fetal position. Nausea came and went, and watching the news felt, and still feels, impossible. There’s a deep shame about my country, and I am heartbroken and horrified for my Ukrainian friends, whose situations are far worse than mine.