Short Term Service Trips: Part 2

In part one, my husband and I give several “dont’s” regarding short term service trips; however, we failed to mention the do’s. Here is a follow up episode on ways you CAN be helpful (and not harmful) during a short term service trip. 

The last half of this episode focuses on re-entry back to your own culture and familiar surroundings. The ups, downs, depression, anger, and the highs and lows of now reverse culture shock that many people experience upon returning from a life changing service trip. 

My husband and I both offer our advice based on years of re-entry experiences on how to thrive back home without alienating yourself from those around you. We discuss the fine balance between allowing the impact of a one week trip to truly take root in you - while simultaneously dealing with people’s insensitive comments and ignorance of how much of our world really lives. 

It is possible to thrive in both places, even when your heart longs to be somewhere else.