Life after David's arrest: 'It only gets harder as time goes on,' admits Arnita Oliņa
Translated from Latvian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Influencer Arnita Oliņa announced she is seeking a new home for herself and her daughters in Āgenskalns.
- Oliņa candidly shared that her daily life is currently difficult, particularly concerning her younger daughter Klāvs's questions about her father, David, who is currently detained.
- Despite her personal pain, Oliņa uses humor in her video content creation to cope and entertain others.
Influencer and digital content creator Arnita Oliņa has announced her search for a new residence in Āgenskalns for herself and her daughters. In a conversation with the portal "Delfi," she revealed the reasons behind this decision and spoke openly about the significant challenges she faces in her daily life.
I think a lot about my daughter, because my own father was very important to me, especially in early childhood. I spent a lot of time with him – we went everywhere together, I had a dad, dad, dad! And that's why this is a very painful issue for me regarding Klāra – how will it be for her?
Oliņa expressed deep concern for her younger daughter, Klāvs, as her own father played a crucial role in her childhood. "I think a lot about my daughter, because my own father was very important to me, especially in early childhood. I spent a lot of time with him – we went everywhere together, I had a dad, dad, dad!" she shared. She worries about how Klāvs will cope, anticipating the time when her daughter will begin asking why her sister has a father figure while she does not.
Despite the emotional toll, Oliņa holds onto hope, stating, "I want to believe in miracles. Maybe David will be home sooner..." However, she acknowledges the uncertainty, as the trial has not yet occurred. "The trial hasn't even happened yet, so right now there are no illusions about what to think. We have to wait for the court's decision, and then it will be clear – how long will it take for Klāra and I to see David again?" she admitted.
I want to believe in miracles. Maybe David will be home sooner… The trial hasn't even happened yet, so right now there are no illusions about what to think. We have to wait for the court's decision, and then it will be clear – how long will it take for Klāra and I to see David again?
To navigate these difficult times, Oliņa finds solace and a way to shift her focus through creating video content and influencing. Many of her social media videos are infused with humor. "Even though my heart aches, I 'turn on' that positive, funny person within myself for a while, I entertain other people," she explained, using her platform to bring levity despite her personal struggles.
Even though my heart aches, I 'turn on' that positive, funny person within myself for a while, I entertain other people.
Originally published by Delfi Latvia in Latvian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.