From surviving the horrors of Bucha to rebuilding a career and life in the United Kingdom — a powerful story of resilience, trauma, and hope.
In this episode of the “Cold Coffee” podcast:
Host Iva Lomas talks with Anna, a Ukrainian lawyer whose family narrowly survived being shot at by Russian troops in their car while attempting to flee Bucha during the early weeks of the war.
We discuss:
- Surviving the war in Bucha – Anna’s harrowing journey to safety
- Navigating trauma, relocation, and starting over in Great Britain
- How to overcome language barriers, self-doubt, and find a professional career in the UK
- The importance of host families and ongoing support for Ukrainian refugees
Tragedies that reshape nations and shatter everyday life leave lasting scars — just as 9/11 forever changed the USA, the ongoing war in Ukraine continues to destroy homes, lives, and the sense of safety for millions. Today, the crisis is far from over, and vulnerable Ukrainians still urgently need global solidarity and shelter.
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A call to the community of Petersfield
Many elderly Ukrainians are seeking peace, safety, and compassionate hosts in the UK. If you are based in Petersfield or nearby communities and have the capacity to open your home, please consider becoming a host for an elderly Ukrainian refugee. Your support can offer safety, dignity, and care to someone who has lost everything.
If you would like to help Ukrainians currently in danger by hosting them, please send me an email: ivalomasUA@gmail.com Save the lives of those who are currently in grave danger.
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English podcast transcript
Ukrainian transcript / Українська транскрипція
About the Cold Coffee podcast (Подкаст Холодна кава)
The Cold Coffee Podcast (Подкаст Холодна кава) is a bilingual Ukrainian-English podcast from the town of Petersfield in the UK, which airs on local radio and tells the life stories of Ukrainians who were forced to move due to war.
Main goal: To help people overcome the difficulties, fears and psychological pressure associated with war and starting life anew in another country. Support and development of Ukrainians abroad.
Author and host: Ukrainian journalist Iva Lomas, who arrived in the UK in June 2022 and lives in Petersfield.
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