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Dear Jack,

Thank you so much for your reply. It means a lot to me to get to know you better. Your heartfelt letter about your feelings was truly touching, and it fills me with hope that one day we’ll have the chance to meet in person.

Being honest with you, I must share that I am facing financial challenges, and I worry about affording our correspondence soon. As you know, I communicate with you through Nataly Agency, and there are costs associated with each letter. Sending a letter costs 3 grivnas, receiving a printed reply is another 3 grivnas, translations range from 5 to 10 grivnas, and scanning a photo is 7 grivnas. Considering that 1 USD equals 5 grivnas, you can understand the situation I’m in.

Life here in Ukraine is tough at the moment. The country is experiencing a severe economic crisis, and many people are unemployed. I work two jobs but still earn only about 60 to 70 USD per month. This amount is all I have to support myself and my daughter, without any additional help. I do everything I can to make ends meet—I’m frugal, resourceful, and persistent. I sew, knit, cook as economically as possible, but even so, survival remains a challenge. This is why I wanted to ask you for a small favor. Would you be able to assist me with the costs of our email correspondence? Please don’t feel obligated or offended by my request—it’s entirely up to you. If it’s not possible, I completely understand. In that case, we could switch to regular postal mail, which would be much cheaper for me. Here is my postal address: Marina Mikhailik Naberezhnaya Pobedy 130-1-9 Dnipropetrovsk 49106 Ukraine Phone: 38-0562-687360 I understand that postal mail here can be slow and unreliable, but the reality is that for the cost of one email, I could buy half a kilo of meat and a pack of milk. It might sound harsh to make such comparisons, but I can’t escape this truth. As a mother, I must prioritize providing for my daughter, Julia, and ensuring she is cared for properly. If I were to spend money on correspondence instead of buying her fruits or other necessities, I would feel I’m failing as a mother.

I apologize if my honesty feels too direct, but I believe in being truthful. If you were here, you’d see everything with your own eyes and understand the situation we are living in.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter, Jack. I deeply appreciate your kindness and understanding. I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Wishing you a wonderful day.

Very sincerely, Oksana