The 2022 Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine not only shocked the world and made millions of Ukrainians either refugees or internally displaced persons. It also overshadowed the invasion of Eastern Ukraine in 2014, which resulted in an intense armed conflict, forcing people living in Donbas to flee further from the frontlines. Based on numerous interviews with IDPs, the author explores the 2014 internal displacement from Eastern Ukraine and the challenges faced by IDPs, including integration and reconciliation. Highlighting one of the interviews in particular, this brief article provides the firsthand experience of a displaced person who was forced to leave her hometown, Donetsk, which, before 2014, was the second-wealthiest city in Ukraine, had an international airport that welcomed millions of passengers annually, and hosted concerts of world-renowned musicians and the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship. Her story not only sheds light on how challenging these problems were before the full-scale invasion but also reminds us of what is at stake—the lives of millions of Ukrainians who may never be able to return home.