When things were going great and all was wonderful!

Then the war breaks out, and life is threatened in the country you belong to

Able to barley escape the war zone with kids, how does one support oneself and them?

Limited money, food, shelter, from luxury to bare survival.

Ensuring kids are settled and neglecting oneself, almost dying as a result.

What changed, How did  My guest turn it all around? 

What conscious choices and changes did she make?