InToMission was a place where I found peace during a turbulent season. A place where I felt cared for and truly listened to. Time didn’t seem to matter, while back in the Netherlands everything seemed to revolve around the clock. I began to understand what I was feeling and experiencing as I returned home, and I was given practical tools to help me navigate this transition. The debriefing helped me greatly with my return to the Netherlands. Beforehand, I wondered, “Do I really need this?” But the process turned out to be incredibly valuable. I would even go as far as to say that the debriefing helped prevent me from burning out.

These words from my debriefer have really stayed with me: 'You’re not going crazy.''It’s okay for the pain to be there.' 'It’s completely understandable that you’re not feeling like yourself right now, given all the changes and experiences you’ve been through and are, in some ways, still going through.'

After spending several months working with refugees at the borders of Europe, I returned to the Netherlands. I came back carrying many impressions and experiences, having been through a rollercoaster of emotions. With the support of InToMission, I was able to unpack my backpack and take time to reflect on the months that had passed. Looking back on what I had experienced was valuable, as was learning how to navigate being back in the Netherlands. I also really appreciated the opportunity for personal reflection and the attention given to my relationship with God during the conversations. Overall, I look back on these debriefing sessions as a very valuable experience.

I found the Outdoor Debriefing to be a very special experience. The debriefing offered a great deal of personal attention, while at the same time allowing me to experience the restorative effect of being in nature. I would definitely recommend it!

My husband and I have found Life Languages with Margriet incredibly helpful. It has helped us communicate with each other in a loving and constructive way within a cross-cultural context. Life Languages is practical and easy to relate to.

The wonderful thing about the Ladies Only Day is that you truly feel heard. By that I mean meeting people who know exactly what you are talking about when you share what it is like to return to the Netherlands. You don’t have to say the ‘right’ thing or explain yourself. I found it a wonderful day, characterised by warmth, recognition, connection, sharing and finding the courage to move forward.