Thank you for beginning one of the most powerful survival memoirs from Eastern Europe — a gripping LGBTQ+ autobiography filled with identity, resilience, and the emotional realities of growing up in foster care.
In this opening prologue, you’ll be introduced to the harsh emotional terrain of Vitaly’s early years in a Ukrainian orphanage. From Chernivtsi’s cultural backdrop to the quiet despair of abandonment, this chapter sets the stage for a nonfiction journey of self-discovery, survival, and healing. It’s more than a memoir — it’s a story of triumph over invisibility.
