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Yurii Ivchenko

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Yurii Ivchenko is a psychological fiction author exploring emotional truth, identity, and the quiet forces that shape human relationships. His novels The Art of Being Real and When the Sky Forgot My Name examine vulnerability, family dynamics, and the inner transformations that occur in moments of emotional crisis.

Born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, he writes stories focused on internal conflict, emotional realism, and the hidden turning points that define who we become. His work is influenced by literary fiction and psychological themes, with a focus on authentic human experience.

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Yurii Ivchenko This summer, I’m reading psychological fiction like Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere and Ian McEwan’s Atonement, which inspire my work. Check out …moreThis summer, I’m reading psychological fiction like Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere and Ian McEwan’s Atonement, which inspire my work. Check out my novel The Art of Being Real: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9TXJ6FJ.(less)
Yurii Ivchenko A mystery in my life is how small moments shape who we are. This inspired The Art of Being Real, a novel about uncovering authentic selves: https://ww…moreA mystery in my life is how small moments shape who we are. This inspired The Art of Being Real, a novel about uncovering authentic selves: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9TXJ6FJ.(less)
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Why understanding yourself is more difficult than it seems

You have access to your thoughts.
But not to the full process behind them.
Most mental activity happens automatically.
What you experience is the result, not the mechanism.


Self-awareness shows outcomes, not all causes.


This is why patterns become visible only over time.
When was the last time you realized something about yourself that surprised you?

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“Emotional distance is not absence of feeling, but fear of being understood.”
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