Moving to Germany: 1 Year Later (What I Wish I Knew in 2026)

I moved to Germany from the UK and one year later, I can honestly say it changed me in ways I never saw coming. Not the paperwork. Not the language barrier. Something quieter than that. In this video, I share my honest, unfiltered experience of what one year in Germany actually does to you mentally, emotionally, and personally. In this video: 00:00 - The letter that started everything 00:56 - One year later: what actually changed 02:59 - The constant friction nobody warns you about 03:10 - Losing autopilot: when nothing feels automatic anymore 05:18 - The shift that changed everything 06:36 – Was it worth it? 06:45 – Hard and worth it at the same time If you’re thinking about moving to Germany, already living here, or just navigating life in a country that isn’t yours this one is for you. Because the biggest changes don’t happen around you. They happen inside you. #GermanyLife #MovingToGermany #ExpatLife #BlackWomenAbroad #LivingInGermany #GermanyVsUK #InternationalStudent #GermanyExpat #MovingAbroad #HonestGermany