Three Lives in One Destiny: An Immigrant’s Journey from Poland to Italy

There are two types of motivation that drive people to leave their home country. The first is “away-from” motivation — when people are escaping something negative. The second is “toward” motivation — when they are striving to achieve a dream.

My immigrant life began with away-from motivation.

In the early 2000s, I experienced a series of losses: I lost my job, my home, my marriage, and justice was never restored in that situation. In a state of despair, I realized that the only way forward was to start my life from scratch in another country. That is how I found myself in Poland.

Rebuilding Myself from Zero

Moving to Poland became the first step in rebuilding my life. Once again, I began searching for myself — for my identity and my profession. Back home, I worked as a real estate agent, but in a new country I decided to try myself in export business.

Through perseverance and hard work, I managed to build a home, create a social circle, find new friends, and build a family. Over the course of ten years, I went through all stages of adaptation — from disappointment and frustration to a comfortable, stable life.

Poland became my second home, yet I knew it was not the place where I wanted to spend my entire life. My soul was drawn to Italy.

Falling in Love with Italy

My first encounter with Italy happened during my very first trip — and it left an unforgettable mark on my heart. The beauty of this country captivated me at first sight: picturesque coastlines, majestic architecture, gastronomy, and the Italian way of life. But what impressed me the most was something difficult to put into words — the atmosphere.

I was enchanted by the Italian approach to life: slowness, attention to detail, and a love for harmony in everything — from art to everyday living. Life here feels different. It tastes like a glass of fine wine meant to be savored slowly, enjoying every moment. This desire — to live in a country that inspires — became my new motivation.

A New Beginning in Italy

Four years ago, I moved to Italy, leaving behind my comfort zone in Poland. This decision was not easy: I left a well-established life, a stable career, and a familiar social environment. But I knew that it was in Italy that I could fulfill my three biggest dreams:

To live by the sea
To have a child
To start a career in coaching

Today, I can say with confidence that it was worth every sacrifice. Over these four years, I have built a new life — once again, from scratch.

My Path in Coaching

For the past three years, I have been working as a practicing coach. My clients come to me with a wide range of requests: adaptation to a new country, professional growth, finding one’s mission, career change, preparation for motherhood, and achieving work–life balance.

My work is to help them gain confidence, overcome crisis periods, and achieve their goals without burnout or self-devaluation. I work in five languages — Ukrainian, Russian, English, Italian, and Polish — supporting people from different countries.