roksolana lebid
My name is Roksolana and I'm at a pivotal point in my life where I'm searching for something, though I'm not quite sure what that is yet. From a young age, I've always felt a bit different, like I had this vast world inside me just waiting to be explored. My imagination knew no bounds, and I was always eager to try new things.
I was born in a small town in Ukraine, raised solely by my mother as I never had a father. Life took a difficult turn when I was 10 years old, and my mom made the decision to move to Europe in search of better work opportunities. That meant leaving me behind with my grandparents for 2.5 years before I was finally reunited with her in a quaint Italian town. Those adolescent years were a whirlwind of emotions - incredible highs and scary lows, but they were all valuable life lessons.
Adjusting to a new language and lifestyle from scratch wasn't easy, but my desire to build the life I envisioned for myself drove me forward. I pursued my passion for fashion design, graduating from a renowned art institute and landing a job as an illustrator for a handbag company. That same year I met my husband - it was love at first sight, and we married a year later.
When he was offered a chance to move us to New York City, we jumped at it, even though it meant starting over from nothing. I took a job as a dental assistant to make ends meet, while he worked in a supermarket. Through it all, our dreams kept us motivated. Five years later, we welcomed our daughter, and my world shifted once again. I took time off to care for her, then found a job at a daycare where she attended.
The pandemic hit, and my creative spirit yearned for an outlet. I picked up a professional camera and began capturing photos of my daughter. It didn't take long for photography to become a full-time career that allowed me to express my creativity freely and spend more quality time with my family. And now, a major life event has inspired me to write - I can't wait to share it with you all soon!
before the light:
Two diaries hold the secrets of Luna and Zane, two souls whose lives are about to collide in unexpected ways. Luna’s just your average 18-year-old girl trying to make sense of life in a small Italian town, hanging out with her boyfriend Marco and best friends Emily and Jessica. But as high school drama unfolds, her perfect little world starts falling apart faster than you can say 'page-turner.'
What she thought was true love with Marco quickly takes a nosedive as school bullying and tangled secrets push them apart. And just when things couldn’t get any more complicated, a classic enemies-to-lovers twist enters the scene, flipping Luna’s world upside down. Her seemingly picture-perfect parents are dealing with their own mess, throwing Luna into a whirlwind of self-discovery.
Old childhood traumas she thought she’d buried begin creeping back in, making her question the happiness she built like a fragile house of cards. Just when she thinks she’s got a grip on it all, everything shatters, leading to a tragedy that leaves her feeling utterly lost. That's when she starts leaning into rebellion and finds a strange camaraderie in one of her former foes, her unexpected lifeline.
This isn't just a love story; it’s a wild journey through the ups and downs of growing up, where you learn that life can be messy, dark, and downright heartbreaking. With all the twists, secrets, and emotional turmoil, get ready for a ride that’ll make you feel every bit of Luna’s struggles.
'Before the Light' digs deep into the bittersweet transition from innocence to experience, proving that sometimes you have to dive into the darkness to find your light. Can Luna rise from her past, or will she get sucked into the shadows? Join her as she navigates her way from sunny Italy to the bustling streets of New York City, where her story continues to unfold in the second book of the trilogy ‘Luna’s Crossroads.’