The family of six decided for safety, it was time to leave Sambir, Ukraine. “When we decided to go here, our friend lives here and she found a host family for us,” says Olexana Troian. However, it was not easy for them. Vladymyr was a chef in Ukraine and now works in carpentry.
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“In the future he can go work in a good restaurant or something better or open our own business,” says Olexana Troian. The couple struggles to make ends meet, learning that Canada is more expensive than they thought. Story continues below ad “In Ukraine we have less costs for rent, for housing, for food, for clothes, everything, and maybe that’s why it’s a little different for us,” says Olexana Troian. Their goal is to leave the foster home, but with four children, one of whom is 4 months old, Olexana can’t leave yet to work.
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“We like the host family, but we have four kids and it’s too noisy,” says Olexana Troian. Although it’s been almost 5 months, the Trojans are hoping it gets easier. “We hope in the future we can feel better here because at this time, everything is new for us, new people, new language, so it’s a little difficult now,” says Olexana Troian. Despite the struggles, the Trojans love Canada. However, they miss their home. “I’m smiling, happy, but inside is a bad feeling,” says Vladymyr Troian. The summer offered them many activities, but now they are preparing for the Canadian winter. Related News © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
