Anica Milenković Says She Took Cleaning Jobs While Fighting for Her Son’s Health

Singer Anica Milenković says life in the United States brought challenges far removed from the music career that once made her a familiar name across the region. After moving to Florida more than 15 years ago, she faced the task of supporting her family while adjusting to a new life away from the spotlight. According to her account, she took on a range of jobs to make ends meet, including cleaning houses, working in a supermarket and caring for older people. Milenković has said she was not ashamed of any honest work, describing those jobs as a way to get through difficult periods and provide for her family. The hardest struggle, she has explained, was connected to her son’s health. Her son was born with hearing impairment, and she says his treatment and rehabilitation became her priority. At the time, her career mattered less to her than helping him overcome the challenges he faced. Milenković has described her son’s progress as her greatest personal victory. Following an operation, Filip can hear and communicate with the help of hearing devices, according to the account. She is now focused on family life and has spoken about the determination it took to navigate the years of medical care and financial pressure. The singer’s story marks a striking change from her earlier success, when she performed for large audiences and was celebrated for “Lančić.” Her account of life abroad centers not on fame, but on the work she took on and the effort she says went into supporting her son.