Kara Snider, 23, from Kitchener, Ontario, returned in May from a year in Tlapacoya, Mexico, where she worked with the local Mennonite church in teaching peace to preschoolers and setting up groups for women and teens. Following are some of her reflections.
The first few hours back at home are atrocious. The emotions are much more intense and chaotic than expected. I am struck with an overwhelming desire to share my experience with everyone, and yet giving it away seems to cheapen it. I can't possibly do it justice.
On my 25th day at home, I wake up with a start. I am living exactly how I was before the word "overseas" became a part of my vocabulary. And I like how I'm …
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