Ravages of wars fought: only 172 people living now who speak Cherokee. Once a proud people & wise nation, living one with nature, now struggling to keep alive its wisdom, language and clean practices!

Ravages of wars today: A mother with her 2 small children, crossed the border as refugees into Ukraine a few years back: one a mere toddler who succumbed to emotional trauma, forever scarred, another a teenager who took up a challenge to be better. Once again, on the road to crossing the border west from Ukraine – the mother and 2 children: one that needs constant tending, the other an older teenager with the responsibility of the world on her young shoulders: struggling to keep the tears from escaping her eyes, dealing with the same situation once again.

Invade, destroy or oppress ?

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