Ep. 15 - Re-Entry: It Isn't Easy Being Green

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Description

Re-entry is a challenge for cross-cultural workers who return to their passport country. Vivian Erickson joins the discussion as we talk about some of the surprises, joys and difficulties of moving back home. We will explore what workers can do to help prepare for the big move and to make the changes necessary to adapt to what should feel like home, but doesn’t always do so. Family, churches and friends will want to listen in to learn what returning global workers face so they can understand and walk alongside them.

Resources

⁠Returning Well: Your Guide to Thriving Back "Home" After Serving Cross-Culturally⁠ by Melissa Chaplin

⁠What's so hard about coming home?⁠

Bio

Vivian Erickson and her husband, David, served with Christar from 1986 to 2017 in Kenya, Pennsylvania, Northern Africa and virtually with the International Division. Through the years she has experienced several reentries--some planned and some not. For the past seven years she worked at her local library. Today she is enjoying retired life in Mid-Atlantic United States. She spends her time enjoying her three daughters, five granddaughters (her grandson is waiting for her in heaven) and nine great grandchildren. She volunteers at her church and in her community. 


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