I’m Elena, 47, a family-oriented woman from Odesa, a professional cook with a caring heart, ready for a new chapter and a new country.

I’m Anna, 29, an artist and animator from Kyiv, a loving mom and a woman who still believes in real love and deep connection.

There's this whole philosophy now that you should never need anyone.

They said it kindly, which somehow made it worse. 😔

Everyone acts like being alone is either this beautiful, empowering thing—"treat yourself," "you don't need anyone,"

It's about envy, and how I'm supposed to deal with it as someone who tries to live according to faith. 💔

I grew up in a house where things had their place. You cleaned, you organized, you maintained what you had. Simple.

Like, I know I should understand finances better, but everyone talks about it in this confident way and I'm just here wondering if I'm doing things completely wrong.

I've been reflecting on my role as a woman, and specifically on how I show up in my family.

In a world that says success equals wealth and status, my faith whispers: poverty of spirit might be richer. In a world that says strength means dominance, Christ shows us strength in vulnerability.

Task: Survive among Kutia and Kolyadniki🎄

In recent years, blueberries have transformed from an "exotic berry" into a full-fledged commercial product. Demand is growing, prices remain high, and more and more people are wondering: can they make money by planting blueberries in their own garden? Let's look at some real figures.

The question is no longer one of fashion or ecology. It's one of reality and economics. Electric cars are actively promoted, but does this mean the end of the internal combustion engine? The facts say no. At least, not in the foreseeable future.

Miracles on the eve of Christmas🎄🎁🙏

Today I want to tell you about St. Nicholas Day holiday. This day is celebrated on December 6 for Catholics or December 19 for Orthodox Christians. Why are there two dates? It's simple: December 6 is the saint's memorial day in the Western tradition, and December 19 in the eastern tradition. So if you missed Nikolai's first visit, you have a second chance! 🎁

Responsibility for one’s own emotions

And I've convinced myself that this is fine, that it's the price of integrity. But some days I wonder if I've confused isolation with strength. 💔

I grieve the way of life I come from. Not in a way that means I want to go back—I'm grateful for where I am now, for what I know, for the strength it gave me.

II was telling someone a story about myself, and halfway through I realized I was performing.

Why is it that behind their outer beauty lies not only tenderness and charm, but also loneliness? Perhaps it's not a question of appearance, but of how men perceive us.✨