Growing up amid the civil war, Jadranka grasped how tough life is. While typical children would play by trading stickers, Jadranka reminisced how she and her friends were trading bullet shells for fun. As citizens of a country who went through war for four years, their educational opportunities are strictly limited. But it was also this moment where Jadranka took the opportunity to learn English, proving how bitter moments of our lives are still meant for a good purpose if we stay optimistic. Jadranka shared that her move to Canada was a way for her to escape the country that she knew was not excellent for raising a family. As a parent who wanted a safer space for her growing kids, Jadranka bravely entered a new environment that forced her to change for the better. Currently, Jadranka is part of a blog called The Practical Immigrant, where and her partner, Sylvia, a fellow emigrant, imparts their knowledge on moving to Canada. 👉 SHOW NOTES 👈 TOPIC WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE - Growing up in Bosnia during the civil war - Traveling abroad and realizing what life could be - How the country you live in can shape your personality - Moving to Canada NEED HELP TO MOVE ABROAD? Leaving your country, family and friends can be very scary. On top of that, there's a lot of uncertainty. "What am I going to do when I get there? Can I afford it? How can I find a job? What visa do I need?" Those were some of the questions I asked myself when I left my country. Now 8 years, 2 countries later and many interviews with people who've done it, I can help you do the same. Simply reach out to me at [email protected] or visit this page to schedule a call with me. BE ON THE SHOW If you want to be on this show, you can visit emigrantslife.com/yourstory SUPPORT THE PODCAST The best way to support the show is to give us a review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser or on your favorite podcast app; it’s free and it will help the show growing and reach more people. Thanks for listening! Daniel De Biasi Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/emigrantslifepodcast)