I was born and raised in Kyiv, Ukraine, and for the past many years I have been living in the United States with my husband and our three children. Life brought me through many challenges — leaving my home country, building a new life, raising a family — and through it all I kept searching for what truly gives strength and meaning. Along this journey, I also began writing children’s books. It started with my own kids — I wanted to explain in a gentle, magical way why too much sugar or screen time can take away their energy and joy. Through stories, I try to help children see the beauty of being real and healthy, and to give parents a kind and playful way to talk about these things with them. Now, I feel called to create a women’s center — a place of retreat and restoration, where women can reconnect with themselves, share their experiences, and find healing in nature, community, and quiet.