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#0025 – Rafa’s Expat Tale: What It Really Takes to Start Over Abroad #whereaboutstales
What does it really take to start over in a new country?
In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Rafa shares his deeply personal story of leaving Brazil behind — not for money, but for safety, growth, and something more meaningful. From nearly backing out at the airport to rebuilding his career and identity in Europe, Rafa opens up about fear, friendship, grief, culture shock, and what it means to belong.
We talk about:
The emotional cost of emigration
Growing up in Brazil and navigating its challenges
Why honesty and friendship matter more than ever
Life in Spain and adapting to European…
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