{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Just Fake It: Coming to LA","title":"Surviving War and Love: Our Journey from Ukraine Part 2","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ae578ad7\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5763,"description":"In this episode with Maryna and Gene, we share our harrowing escape from war-torn Ukraine. Join us as we recount our journey from military invasions to refugee camps, culminating in our reunion in Slovakia. The trials we faced—fatigue, hunger, and the difficult navigation through Europe to reach safety—tested our endurance and spirit. We delve into how we managed to expedite Maryna's visa, the incredible support from friends and organizations, and our volunteer efforts in Poland.\nFrom nerve-wracking moments at the embassy, a tense border crossing, to a heartfelt wedding during wartime, each step brought us closer to each other. Our path, fraught with challenges, was also filled with hope, love, and resilience. This episode is a heart-wrenching yet hopeful testament to survival and the human spirit. \n00:00 Intro\n02:10 Hotel Struggles and Unexpected Guests\n03:21 Journey to Krakow\n04:35 Family Challenges and Military Draft\n17:39 Grandparents' Resilience and Village Defense\n33:08 Volunteering and Support Efforts in Krakow\n42:43 Japanese TV Feature and Financial Relief\n46:36 Documentarian\n47:34 Worries and War Frontlines\n51:45 Life in Poland: Constantly Moving\n55:36 Visa Process and Medical Exams\n01:04:46 Returning to Ukraine for Family\n01:26:26 A Wedding Amidst War\n01:31:40 Final Farewells and New Beginnings\n01:34:11 Conclusion and Reflections","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/OEO-SpbeuzQiS7npRAW0CywYLuOOYixly1hBwOHxS8w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iYjlk/YjFjMTQxMmE1NmVk/MGJkMmVkZjFlNzI5/ZTZkZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}