Natalya's family, including her husband and three children, had to leave their home in Chornobaivka, which was occupied by russians. The family needed a vehicle that could accommodate Natalia's youngest son's wheelchair. After a lengthy search, they found a person who was willing to take them out for a fee. However, the journey that had begun was accompanied by a fear of uncertainty; due to the lack of Internet, Natalya’s request for financial aid from Helping to Leave remained unanswered. Only when they reached Zaporizhzhia, the mobile communication restored and Natalya explained the situation to the volunteers and provided the necessary documents to obtain the aid. Passing through checkpoints in Kherson, Melitopol, and Vasylivka, the family traveled for nearly a day to get to safety and barely made it before the curfew. The journey took a toll on Natalya's family; they had to refrain from even stepping out of the car because of mines on the roadside until the family reached Ukrainian checkpoints. In Skorodystyk, Cherkasy Oblast, the family started their slow recovery. Despite contemplating plans, such as looking for a rehabilitation program in the EU for her youngest child, Natalya struggles with the emotional impact of leaving Chornobaivka, missing her home and the family members left behind.