Hi, my name is Olha! After the war in the Ukraine I went to Poland where I spent several months living in a single bedroom with my 8 year old son. It was not a great experience as my son got asthma from the mould in the flat. I was relieved when I arrived in the UK. I am staying with a kind host family - but I am desperate to find a place of my own and gain independence. I had some challenges since coming to the UK - mainly learning English and validating my Ukrainian qualifications. The idea of moving into my own new home is wonderful and liberating, and I am excited for this step in creating a new, independent life for myself.
Knowing that people support my dream is heartening. I'm grateful for the assistance and I am aiming to create a better life for my son and me. In two years, I see myself in my own flat, running a business, and my son thriving in school with English friends.