Kiev, Ukraine -> Connecticut, USA Post-soviet Ukraine did not have very many prospects, just like much of the rest of Europe. My mom left when I was about 7 t

Kiev, Ukraine -> Connecticut, USA Post-soviet Ukraine did not have very many prospects, just like much of the rest of Europe. My mom left when I was about 7 to start a better life for us in America. Took her about 7 years to make that a reality and see me again for the first time since. I am forever thankful to her for the sacrifice she made for both of us. I am now in my mid twenties, college educated and married, chasing the American dream.