ukraine female soldiers

"The sun is shining, the birds are singing". – Photo credit: Twitter

Heroes, Joy

Female Ukrainian soldier goes viral for her unbridled optimism in a dark time

Heather Wake

3/5/2022
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026