HOW I MOVED TO SWEDEN ( Personal and Emotional) Pros and Cons /Rachel Otieno
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- This is my personal experience how I moved to Sweden, the pros and cons. What to expect.
Hope you get to know me better since this is something I have never talked about.
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Love you #golswithrach
#Gols this video was hard to make. I struggled pushing the publish button and to be honest I still cannot believe I just did it. I feel like I am walking naked and it scares me 😭 Even if one person can relate to me I will feel like it was worth it. Otherwise I will see you next week with a very happy extra video.
Love you so much my fairy family ❤️
Rachel Otieno thank you for sharing. What au pairing website did you use it would you recommend.
sending hugs and kisses
I like your videos and i live in Sweden too❤❤❤
Rachel Otieno
Rachel Otieno you did well everyone goes through struggles in life at a particular stage in life it's only because not all of us share .. You did well.. Sending hugs and kisses... I want to come there please help me out.
Thank you for posting this video and opening up about you’re experience. Your positivity is inspiring and so is your story. And this is exactly what I needed to hear at this time in my life. God bless.
Thank you so much for this! I came to the US 4 years ago from Kenya, and this explains everything I went through, I was always top of my class back home, but with my accent, the starting over and missing my family back home was just too much. I'm so glad I found your channel. You are very inspiring and i love what you do. Keep the videos coming! I'm currently binge watching your channel❤
Someone needed to hear this, God has His ways, thank you for being His channel for someone out there to be brave and strong! Bravo Rachel🎉
Am so happy that you made it, you have inspired me to fight for my goals and dreams.
Rachel I moved to germany 10 yrs ago. Believe me everyone that come's from Africa go through this. Since we come from a community where people are always happy despite all the pro n cons they face. In europe is a place where they are not so outgoing or social like our people so it takes time and energy physical and mentally to fit in. But you made it that's all that counts. Im from kenya as well.😚
My favorite vlog. I enjoy watching you and Henrik a lot. I think it’s because you’re honest and vulnerable. I hope to meet you one day.
True. I live in Sweden for 10years now and still have it hard. I have depression which I never knew what it is before. Difficult of getting real friends
Wasn't Africa good enough for you?
You people are never happy.
@@johnjackson3738 Africa is very a good Continent but if the country where you are coming from in Africa there are no jobs,no money etc how do you expect me to stay?Africa is my home no matter wat,but I can't sit down and watch myself suffering if an opportunity comes my way.That is why some of us leave Africa to find greener pastures
Hey Rach, thanks for sharing this. I can really relate, It was tough adjusting in the UK as well, In the end after all these year, it all worked out. Feels like i was born here. By sharing you are bringing awareness of depression / Mental health; such a brave and positive thing to do. Hugs
Rachel, I've been watching you for a while now and I sincerely love your fresh vibe, you are such an inspiration and I will keep praying for you. Your strength is immense and that in itself it good enough for you to continue growing. I'm so sorry to know that you've been through the toughest times of depression but you continue to show us how strong you are everyday. Keep sharing your love and kindness in whatever you do 🙏🏾
Amanda Mutebi aww thank you so much, one cannot know light if you have never encountered darkness. I am grateful you guys are a part of my life and growth.
Rachel so happy you are adjusted to your relocation to Sweden and continuing your education. I love your channels I wish you & Henrik blessings and happiness 😘
Barbara Rose thank you😘
Thank you for sharing.and keeping it real. Depression is no joke. Every individual handles it differently. Some better than others. You are a warrior . Continue to be you. Gd bless you. Hugs and love. ♥️♥️
Luz Colon hugs❤️
yah sure thanks hun for sharing...
Bless you for sharing this dear sister. You sure are helping a lot of people. Glad you're doing well. Of course Henrik has rounded it all up. Many thanks!
Thanks for sharing, before you mentioned your diagnosis, mentioning your symptoms gave me so much hope, knowing your spirit now, you give me so much hope things will get better for me. I'm in Ghana, and back in Africa, people do not recognise depression as an illnessand it only makes it harder.
Thanks for sharing Rachel. It takes a strong woman to share this about depression. Your story will help a lot of people. God bless.
Love your energy and positivity towards life. Very Informative video Rachel❤
Rachel,this is one of the best videos you have ever published. What an inspiration!
The best thing that ever happened was having this Channel (Girl on the loose). Thank you so much Rachel for speaking about your experience that was bold of you. We all have a story to tell despite the glam life that makes out comes stronger. Girl you don`t know how many people you have encouraged keep doing you!
Thanks for sharing your experience Rachel and yes to the car tour.. I wonder why anyone who'd dislike such a beautiful and inspiring vlog.. I love you girl!
Thank you, car tour next
@RachelOtieno, Wow! You are such a beautiful soul! I just started watching you yesterday. Your video of you and Henrick (channel) came up on my feed as 'recommended' and I must say, you both did not disappoint! I instantly fell in love with your spirit and your smile! I just had to learn more about you so I came over to your personal page. Now, I am hooked! :-)
You are without a doubt a lovely soul. Your transparency will help others to take stock into learning about themselves and ways to seek out learning the world outside of their comfort zone. As a teacher, I have traveled and lived outside of the U.S. and experienced some of the same things you have, but with prayer and determination, I managed to get back on track! I love this beautiful world we live in although some events and behaviors are just heart-crushing! Overall, your advice was on point! Living in a foreign country for a short length of time will help one to decide if that place is where they would want to call "home." #GoalsForRetirement.
Many blessings to you, Rachel and to your Henrick! Thanks for letting me see what is possible for the future of our younger generation. You rock!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Go girl!! Love this. Feel you
Jack and Jane ❤️❤️❤️
Jack and Jane love you guys
Wow Jack n Jane here!!!!!Your fan!!
I love your videos, thanks for the info on Sweden. All the best and blessings on your future.
Rachel thanks for being so transparent about your past ❤️
Sonia Rawlins thank you for watching
Thank you for sharing. I to battled with depression, and overcame it through spiritual faith. Thank you for your transparency. 😊
Rachel hello! So happy you are back! I always wanted to go to Sweden but was apprehensive because of things you hear! I can say now since seeing you and Henri you have changed my mind! I hope to come one Day! Keep going forward, you have loads to accomplish! You are a good spirit to help young girls who are coming up!
Thank you for sharing your story, I truly believe that your story will be of great help to someone. You deserve all the good things that life has to offer. Happy for you dear and congratulations on your new car. Don't let anyone make you feel bad about the great things that you have because until now no one knew your struggles.
LadyH Bar-B thank you ❤️
Thanks for sharing some of your personal life with us, everybody in the past or present goes through some kind of struggles.
BRAVE. Thank you for sharing Rachel. The journey to find self and to be self is beautiful, lonely at times, and usually takes us out of our comfort zone. God meets us there in this wilderness to give us the strength and the staying power to continue the journey. Again, thank you for sharing a part of your truth. BRAVE.
Thanks Rachael. At the end of the day you made it. Keep on going girl. Tough times don't last but, tough people always do. See at the end of it all you got something better like a nice job you got back your confidence and Henrik and you made some friends. see it all worked out in the end
You are such a star! We never know what someone is dealing till they open up. Am glad you met Rachel from inside out. Keep well and keep shining
Herine Achieng Ombija thank you my number one internet best friend ❤️
Rachel Otieno thanks to the Internet we meet awesome humans like you. Thank you for having space for me
You are such open-minded person Thanks alot! People don't want to tell the whole truth about Europe depression its real . Keep positive big love from Oslo.
😍😍😍 thank you Winnie for introducing this vlog channel to me
This emphasises the importance of researching a place and being mentally prepared as much as possible. Thanks for sharing Rachel.
I just came across this video and it was nice of you to share your experience moving to Europe with us. I love you Rachel for the human being that you are and your honesty. I love watching your videos god bless you always ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hello, it is wonderful to hear a young black woman speak so openly about something we as a peple have a hard time acknowleging. Love from america. Keep your heart open, all that you want will come.
Thank you for sharing Rachel. The place you are going is greater than that horrible past.
ARNO & SHEILA Amen Sheila🙏
Thanks for Sharing Rachel . And for touching on the subject of depression... Mental illness is somewhat “ taboo “ among the African community. People think you can just pray the sadness or the crazy away but sometimes we do need help from skilled professionals. That’s why so many Africans are walking around undiagnosed and really can’t get the help they need because we sometimes feel we cannot talk about it...I totally got you when you said you were sleeping a lot and didn’t want to talk to a lot of people.. been there too boo.
Glad to hear you overcame. You seem like such a jolly person.
Loved your little snippets of info on Sweden 🇸🇪. Quite a few of them sound like what he havw here in Belgium 🇧🇪.
Much love to you 💕 and keep living your best life !
Super Nova thank you and I couldn’t agree more . Africans or black people in General are expected to be strong and I don’t know what.. mental health is very important.
Its MAJOR SUBJECT...
Very proud of you Rachel. Been watching you for a while now.....I can see your growth!! All the best to you!
Thank you xx
I am living and working in Sweden and I came to Stockholm totally by chance and unplanned- it's always interesting to hear other people's stories of how/why they came here. It takes guts to put your story out there- most people think once you get to Sweden, everything is great and life is rosy. But problems and struggles can, and do, happen anywhere. Keep on striving
Your name is hillarious😂
I like double entendres, haha :)
I had to re-read it a few times after you two made me aware of there being something to look for.
But yeah, interesting name. =)
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Hello let me come and work for u pls
I have so much more respect and admiration for you Rachel...so proud of you and thanks for your honesty....I am so glad to have discovered your channel
Thanks Rachel, i needed some info about the same and its way better hearing it from you girl 😘😘
Thanks for sharing girl friend and I agree 100 % with what you said 🙂👍 because my experience was quite similar, and having a goal you are working toward is the key to make it anywhere 🙂. wish you all the best in what you are doing and hope this helps many that are still looking to find their way.
Thanks for sharing Rachel & being so transparent. You are beautiful & fun. I imagine most people who watch you are cheering for you in life so may I suggest that you be free to be yourself, do whatever you want in your videos & don't be so concerned about what your detractors think. There are more people here who love you & support you than not.
Proud of you girl. Everyone living in the diaspora needs to see this because they can totally relate. I went through the same when I moved to the US since my whole family was still back home. Look how far you've come. ✌️🇰🇪
If I heard this when I came I am sure my experience would have been different.
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Luke 21:1-36 KJV
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Thanks Rachel, Glad you shared this. Thank God you got through your depression. Heard Sweden is a great place.hope to visit in future.😊😄🙏
Thank you for sharing this part of your past with us and please feel free to be yourself shopping and spending your own money because you work hard for it from all the Vlogs I have watched since I started following you and Henrik. Haters are always gonna hate because that's who they are and will not change. I am looking forward to seeing more of your new car. keep being you, much love to you, from Zaran in Canada.!!!!
Thank you so very much for sharing your story here, I always love you and your honesty. It's very encouraging to watch your videos. You are strong girl, please keep it up, wish you well in all your endeavours. Take care and God bless!
Rachel you’re my friend in my head! I love your personality, such a gentle spirit. I hope to meet you one day, lots of love. God bless you dear ❤️
Nyachoat Kier aww God bless you too. It would be so nice to meet you❤️
Nyachoat Kier Really? Lol
Now you want to make me cry, I salute your courage girl.
Great content! You had me with chills and teary-eyed! 🌹
caribbeanification ❤️❤️❤️ hugs
Happy to find you Rachel. Hard to find someone doing this in Sweden. I live in Sweden too. Have already watched most of your videos. You are beautiful
Thank you.
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thankyou for sharing this amazing video Racheal and Sweden sounds like a great place. Blessings to you, stay strong lovely!
Thank you❤️
thanks for sharing girl... exactly what i need to hear this minute
Thanks for sharing Rach, inspiring and insightful!
Thank you for watching
I send more than 100 hugs . Congrats at the end u made it 💕💕
Thank you
Flaviagro flaviagro girl how are you?
I'm so so sorry Rachel, God kept you for this day. I love you. God bless you always.
I can totally relate to you. Went through depression the first year after I came to Sweden and still trying to adjust to the society and system. As you said the language is a key for everything. Thank you for sharing your experience ❤️
How long have you lived here?
2 years. The expectation crises and uncertainty is something many don’t tell you before you come here. And I totally understand what you said about starting from the scratch and sitting in the class with people who can’t even write and read well while one have a good education background. But at the last it all worth it.
Hey..if you dont mind me asking..
Are you studying?where do you live
It's a very informative video. Thank you. And you seem like such a sweet and beautiful inside and out Rachael. I subscribed a few weeks ago, but you're now officially a favourite. Keep smiling.
Sophia Manteaw awww thank you very much❤️
I salute you for being bold enough to share such a personal experience with us! It takes a certain level of strength to put yourself out there. Depression is real! We Africans need to start talking about it more and stop acting like it does not exist. Many people are slowly dying inside.
I know right? Apparently Africans are strong.
BRAIN BALANCING N EXVERCISES..
Thank you Rachel for sharing your story .welcome to usa.
Thanks Rachel. You're a great ambassadeur for Sweden. And for yourself. Brilliant vlog.
I appreciate your honesty, and I identify with the share👏🏾
Oh! Yes I got depressed too after moving to Germany, it was certainly not easy. I was also introduced to who I really am. I can totally relate. You are not alone!
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Same here...I live in Germany and my transition wasn't easy
Ayanda Buchegger hi
bella vita hi
How do you get a working permit there. Regards
There's something about how genuine your energy is. And we all appreciate that you come to this place with so much rawness. It's great that you keep figuring it out Rachel. ♥
Thank you dear
I have always cowered from the idea of moving. But everytime I watch this specific blog post I feel bolder. And I'll be graduating this year, a degree in civil engineering. I don't know what the opportunities in Sweden are like. But I'm already trying to squeeze in a few months of being an au pair there just to see if I like it first. And to learn Swedish. I'd appreciate any tips and information.
Thank you for sharing the other side of your story I am much inspired by this when we watch you do your happy moments we feel that maybe those of us who are struggling will never make it in life thinking that you guys started from the top I'm gonna push on and this is a great lesson to me because life is not a bed of Rose's
My first Year moving to Germany was also hard. I cried a lot! Almost 5 years later and everything is normal now.
Miss Tash ### it gets better with time for sure.
Miss Tash ### hi
Flora La Fleur hi
Are you in Sweden?
Am proud of you. Love your positive attitude in life
Thank you
Having gone through depression I will say it did not make sense then but anyone reading this just know you could not be luckier because the person that rebirths from that state is the best ever version of you the you just keep on disccovering moreof yourself and something else is... it never rrrreallly goes away like a dark cloud hanging.. But knowing you are your own champion ..maaann... keeps you going.. Also.. Never really known true happiness like my life after... Thank you so much Rachel for sharing... Double thumbs up!
This is soo beautiful your journey and your success is amazing ,you we’re aiming for your goals and you worked hard, thumbs up for that .showing your happiness or showing what you have achieve should not stop you .Forget about the negative people bcoz they will always be sad people Rachel put your head high and give them your back.Good job.
Shakila Ruto thank you, I just hope that someone who sees this and is in a similar situation can be encouraged that there is a better future ahead🙏❤️
Honey, most people who have made the move from back home will relate to this no matter how you came. The transition shakes you and then it gets better. Hugs. Sweden sounds like a good place to live. The benefit part mostly :-) Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Milan.
Also live in Sweden and can relate to the starting from scratch thing , the depression, the doing courses that You don’t really need just to get in uni. And dealing with people who keep asking when you graduating. Thank God I’m in a better place now though I still have a long way to go. I applaud your strength ❤️👏🏼
Hello Rachel, thanks for the videos. I loved your make up today.
Thank you Rachel. I moved to France as an aupair too then moved to UK. Has it been easy? NO.! life abroad can be very depressive. I totally relate. I had to do counselling and psychotherapy which helped me be able to explore and discover who I am as a person. I was going through a lot of brokenness and gladly overcoming them huddles step by step. Glad you're confident to open up and share something as deep. Keep going sis...
How was experience in France
Thank you for sharing your personal life. You have courage you are an inspiration to so many people. 💖💖☺️☺️❤️
Dorine Davies thank you
Wow..this amazing. I think i'm choosing sweden for my further studies..i love this vlog Rachel🤗
I stumbled onto your channel.. I'm glad I did! Love you a lot!
You are amazing Rachel sending lots of love
I have lived in sweden 8 years,,yes i repeat years came as an asylum seeker and i can tell you if you dont have faith and patience you are done.Thank you rachel you are so open something many people cant share on such a platform.Theres hope .am from Kenya too living in stockholm.blessings to you and henrik.
blessed girl hey your so encouraging
I wish we can connect
Didn’t know Kenya had a war? You shouldn’t be in Europe!
@@hrafnofthule5962 probably somalian, most asylum seekers from Kenya are somalian, they are many of them in Norway too.
@@augustuss4503 Typical kenyan always obsessed with somalis and projecting their issues onto others. She said she was from Kenya reread again mr projecting.
Am glad i discovered your channel. You are a strong lady stay blessed.👏
Thank you
Just wow....!! Thanks for sharing. Dark moments bring out the best in us as we get to find ourselves as you said. People especially in lesser economies think of Europe as a heaven but thanks for honesty sharing the dark side too. You forgot to mention the weather 👻💨💭 love from Switzerland 🤗
Thank you for your story time. You are a very strong woman.
Good one! Will visit someday. Love you a lot. Just being so yourself.
I can relate Rachael. It's great you moved on and look at you now 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Nancy Njoka we thank God Nancy🙏
It's ok to cry baby gal..we all struggle to get the best for us and the people we love..am glad you have Henrik to share with..when you look back..it was for a good course#Godbless
Quana M thats why I find pleasure in the little things and laugh a lot! God bless you too
Depression is real...so sorry you went through that...thank you so much for sharing this video...it'll go a long way in helping people in one way or another...keep your head up and keep smilling...you're beautiful in and out...1💖
Maureen Achieng thank you very much ❤️ one love.
Hi Rachel....I am from Jamaica....i love with "Henrik and Rachel" and just subscribes to your personal channel. I love watching you guys and I personally know what it feels like to go through depression, my twin brother even has schizophrenia. Depression is a REAL life sickness, that if not taken carefully in hand can be a downfall in ones life. I am still learning how to cope with life and it was really encouraging listening to your story.
It takes a lot of guts to talk openly about depression, If i was publicly known like you.....i couldn't do it....but ur a strong one!!! Keep up the good job and be encouraged u are not alone.
Electrous1115 thank you very much. Praying for your brother and family❤️
Love your hair and thanks for sharing your story 😊
Thanks for sharing this... Am always looking forward to your videos. 😘😍
Esther Nyakowa thank you
Thanks for sharing your story. You are so sweet Rachel to share this part of your life. You don't know how it helped me. I went thru something similar after my divorce. It is very normal when you a major shift in energy. Sweden sounds like America but better. I have to put it on my list of places to visit. I also love this hair unit on you. Nice texture. Your smile is infectious. Peace and Blessings. Keep living your best life.😙😙❤❤
Minister Martha McMurrian thank you very much, nothing makes me feel close to you guys than the thought of being able to relate❤️ Sending you loads of love and light
Continue being strong and focused, all the best dear😊
I just watched this....I have been planning to move to Europe for a while now and honestly I have never heard this from anyone that had moved there and most of my friends have moved there in the past 5 years, they only talk about how awesome it is and not the hardships... so I am soo thankful Rachel for this video, I now at least know what to expect if I ever move there...i really love your videos
❤️ from Namibia 🇳🇦
I am planning to move in Europe too. I have been searching for best countries people recommend Sweden,Norway,Denmark and finland.
I love your honesty!
Thanks for the very touching and truthful video. Am thinking of moving to Sweden in a few months time and I would like you to give an insight about the country beyond what you've shared. Thank you in advance for your noble help.
Thx for sharing I relate with that persistence and believing in your self is the key for success
No secrete
Thank for sharing your story and making people to able to accept that they are not okay and ask for help...
Thank gal👌
You are sooo precious! Lots of love + light ❤️
Aww thank you very much
Soo encouraging big up Rachel.
This is so inspiring Racheal
You look gorgeous btw
Sending love from Kenya❤
You rock!!! Thank you for your realistic,funny,dynamic and human way of sharing your experience and advising us ;) I would definitely fika with you. For the moment I am not in Sweden yet, but soon :)
Thanks for sharing many will be helped by your transparency.
Rachel, you are such a sweet and kind spirit. I love when you go shopping, so the more the merrier from my perspective. Sweden is very pretty to watch from a far, but I cannot tolerate cold weather because I have lived in very hot climate all my life. This was a special video, and you should never be judge for being authentic. Take care and I'll see you on your next vlog.
Marie Taylor Thank you
Wow, very powerful video! Thank you for sharing your story. 🙏🏾
Thank you love ❤️
You’re welcome! Oh and Rachel, when you get a chance, can you please do something about that psycho John S troll? Thanks.
After hearing you, I admire you more now. I went through to the same thing after I moved to USA. But now I can say I found myself
anabelle ouedraogo eventually we do, nice to hear that someone in a similar state can have hope