Episode- 45 Ukraine War a Year Later- How it Changed the Life of Ukrainians AbroadOn the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, I had the honor to host a fellow immigrant squared and compatriot from Ukraine to talk about her immigration story and the impact of the war on Ukrainians abroad.
Katya was born in Kyiv, Ukraine and when she was eight years old her family immigrated to France. In 1997 Her family immigrated to the US.
In the suburbs of Paris, there was a diverse population from all over the world, but it was hard and isolating not to have friends who spoke her language and came from the same Ukrainian culture. Despite the struggles, Katya considers France her second home after Ukraine.
Immigration as a teenager to the US was very rough. Katya became very Americanized and ended up shedding some of her cultural identity. However, over the past few years Katya rediscovered her Ukrainian culture.
Katya shared how the war in Ukraine changed her life and her identity. In the beginning, she could not function and had to take time off work to jump into action. After 3-6 months, life for many went back to normal in the US, but for Katya, the work continues.
The war is far from being over, and people in Ukraine still need help. Check out www.unitedhelpukraine.org and message me to learn how you can #helpukraine
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# Impact of War on IdentityA discussion on how the ongoing war in Ukraine has changed the lives and identities of Ukrainians living abroad.