I’m Polina – a Ukrainian living in the Netherlands.
Because of the war, I had to leave my home and everything I knew behind. The journey was not just difficult, it was traumatic, and I’m still living with the effects of it every day.
Now I’m here, trying to rebuild my life completely from zero. I work hard, but it often feels like I’m just surviving, not living. I’m alone in a new country, without family or support, and it’s honestly very overwhelming.
I struggle with depression and the emotional impact of everything I’ve been through. Some days are really heavy, and even simple things take a lot of energy.
But despite all of this, I still want to move forward. I want to study, grow, and build a stable, meaningful life here. I don’t want to just survive – I want a future.
Right now, I simply can’t afford education on my own. Mostly because for Ukrainians cost 3 times higher than for Europeans, around 9000€ per year and I barely have money for normal life and food.
If you choose to support me, you’re not just helping financially – you’re giving me a real chance to rebuild my life, step by step 🤍
Thank you for reading, and for being part of my journey.