Troublesome disaster

Maria survived the war on another side of the planet and build up new life steadily, viciously working and saving whenever she could.
When she finally got her dream come true a disaster happened.
Apocalypse...
Just as she relaxed finally a bit her life became messy again, or not. Let's see how this human-like hamster will survive the hard days to come.
I would like to mention that I am not a Native English speaker so please forgive me for all my mistakes :)