请帮我用英文修改以下的一段文字让这段文字口语化的同时更为符合英语的表达习惯。用词简单些 After going through a series of complicated visa procedures when I was finally ready to leave the COVID-19 epidemic broke out I have gone through many diffi

After going through a bunch of complicated visa procedures, I was finally ready to leave China when the COVID-19 epidemic hit. I faced a whole new set of challenges, but eventually made it to Sweden from my blocked country. It was my first time traveling alone for such a long time, and I got to see how different cultures handle the epidemic - which was eye-opening.

Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, I've been stuck in Sweden for almost three months now - living and working alone. But it's given me a chance to reflect on my life and work, and despite all the obstacles like grounded flights and blocked borders, I've kept pushing forward. In fact, I even had a solo exhibition in Sweden before heading back to China, and it was amazing to see how much the local artists loved my work. It's an experience I'll never forget!