"When you start from scratch, you can become anyone."Welcome to another episode of Kaffee und Kuchen with Internationals in Germany.In this episode, co-host Anne sits down with Mary, a mother of three originally from Russia, who shares her journey of rebuilding life across three countries before finally settling in Germany.What began as a departure from home became a profound lesson in resilience, identity, motherhood, and self-leadership. Together, Anne and Mary explore the realities of immigration beyond the practicalities: the emotional challenge of letting go of "temporary living," finding belonging, learning new languages, and creating a life from a blank canvas.In this honest and inspiring conversation, we explore:✅ Moving from Russia to Turkey, Hungary, and finally Germany✅ The emotional shift from "living abroad" to truly building a life somewhere✅ Raising children through multiple international moves✅ Language, identity, and feeling like a different person in different languages✅ German culture, rules, and adapting to a new way of life✅ Self-leadership, personal responsibility, and finding yourself again after motherhood✅ Why starting over can be one of life's greatest opportunitiesWhether you're newly arrived in Germany, navigating life between cultures, raising children abroad, or wondering who you are in this next chapter of life, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and a reminder that rebuilding is possible.🎧 Tune in and join us for another honest conversation about life abroad.📢 Subscribe for more international stories, reflections, and conversations from life in Germany.

Connect with Mary:https://www.instagram.com/maryblinkova/