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Haley served for a total of four weeks--three in the MTC and one in the field--before choosing to return home early due to physical illness. While she had support at home, Haley still struggled [...]

Psychologist and Life Coach, Cortland Watson, joined me on the podcast to discuss many of the psychological and emotional aspects involved in returning home early from a mission. Using personal [...]

Meg returned home early after three months of service in Fresno, California. She spiraled into a deep depression due to hiding her sexuality and experiencing chronic pain. Her mission president [...]

Originally published December 13, 2013 on earlyhomecoming.com. “As missionaries we’re always told to return with honor. Since I came home early, I don’t know if I can.” This was said by Samuel [...]

by Kristen and James Reber Originally published December 13, 2013 on earlyhomecoming.com. For a long time, even up to a year after I came home from my mission early, I thought that missionaries [...]

Originally published March 16, 2014 on earlyhomecoming.com. When a missionary comes home early, the decision to stay home or to go back out becomes paramount. For some, the decision will be [...]