Honoured officers, staff, and those listening - my name is Yaswanth Mahaa. I stand here with nothing to sell and everything to give. I’m not looking for money or glory - I want purpose, duty, and a place to belong. A people to call family Слава Украины ☦️✨ I grew up feeling alien in my own world. Since childhood I’ve been cut off from the values and the life everyone else seemed to breathe. That cultural alienation broke me in ways that were quiet but deep - social isolation, emotional numbness, wounds that felt like a cage. I lost the freedom to be myself. I’ve carried scars. I’ve had dark moments - thoughts that scared me - but I never acted on them. I hold to the command of the Bible: Thou shalt not kill. It’s faith in Jesus Christ that pulled me back when I was at my lowest. My faith and my way of being were never accepted by my family, by society, or by those around me. That rejection cut deeper than any physical affliction could. It pushed me to the edge - but instead of breaking, it built endurance. It made me stronger, more focused, and more aware of who I am. I learned that pain can become purpose. Those hard years didn’t destroy me - they forged me. They made me relentless and honest. I learned to survive, to fight through numbness, and to keep moving forward. My pain turned into drive: I want my life to mean something bigger than comfort. I want to put my body, mind, and faith into serving a cause that truly matters. When I learned about Ukraine - its people, its struggle, its call for help - something inside me shifted. Back in 2020, I had already come to love the culture, the Orthodox traditions, and the courage of its people. I don’t want to hide behind excuses: I am offering myself fully. Train me. Feed me. Give me purpose and I will serve. I do not ask for pay - only for the chance to stand and fight for what I believe is just. I am honest about my past - I will undergo every medical and psychological check you require. I am stable now; I have faith; and I am willing to accept discipline, rules, and command. Treat me as you would any recruit - test me, judge me, and if I pass, I will not disappoint. If you need letters, references, or further details about my background or state, I will provide them. Let me be clear: I’m not here to escape. I’m here to serve. If I die in this, let it be remembered that I chose purpose over numbness. Jesus Christ is Lord. ☦️✨ Thank you for hearing me. I am ready.