Reverse culture shock is famous for making places we once felt like home feel quite the opposite. It’s pretty common in this season of our life to feel like a fish out of water. But I’ve also been surprised by some of the places...
ROCKY RE-ENTRY
the realities of life after living cross culturally
Thoughts, encouragement, and resources for those transitioning off the field from those who’ve been there.
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Please note: this blog is no longer being updated so we do not guarantee the accuracy of any information below. Looking for debriefing resources for you and/or your family as you make the transition back to the USA? Here are list of some of...
To all of you who have recently returned after living overseas, you have a special place in my heart because not too long ago, I was walking in your shoes. So here it is…my letter to those returning from the field to tell you what I...
Looking for good books about reverse culture shock or repatriation? There are several books available for missionaries and expats who are transitioning back to the USA to give you insight on what the transition is like. It’s not an...
We end up back in our “home” countries for different reasons… …maybe our time or term has ended. …maybe we’re longing for freedom from our life overseas. …maybe this was the best of the bad...
One of the reasons I started this blog is that there does not seem to me to be a good collection of articles specifically about missionary’s experience with re-entry in one place. And sometimes hearing other people’s stories...
Today We’re Interviewing: D. Just the Stats: Returning From: Asia Years Overseas: 3.5 Years back in the States: 5 Mom of 2 preschoolers. Currently: raising support to move back overseas. How did you find your re-entry...
Advent. Until last year, that word for me brought childhood memories of trying to make the candles stand up in the fake wreath on our kitchen table. Then someone introduced me to the idea that Advent is the season of expecting! I’ve...
Potter’s Inn {a retreat center in Divide, CO…check out their resources for missionaries and those in reentry…some great stuff that has been a huge help to me in my reentry journey} posted this recently on their Facebook...
“Fear not…I have redeemed you.”I know I’ve read these words before in Isaiah 43, but tonight they struck me in a new way. They sound very churchy…very “easy answer” to hard questions. And then I...