During the occupation of Kherson, Inna Mikutska kept a diary and called for not making "shit storms" on social media because it worked in the enemy's favor. She knows from her own experience that not everyone can leave the occupation, and people should not be condemned for this.
The principal, who helped evacuate parents and children, stayed with the school and cheered everyone every day by sending photos of the school to teacher and parent chats.
Adapting abroad is a challenge not only for adults but also for children. However, Anna, a mother of three, believes that the experience of living in Europe, although forced, is beneficial – children will grow up brave, sensitive, and free people with a broad outlook because they see support every day and learn to support others.
After the liberation of Balakliia, Olena and her family are back home, but she considers the experience of living in western Ukraine extremely beneficial. Ukraine must be strong and united, so the East and West must overcome their cultural and mental boundaries. Olena started by rethinking her past and her family's history.