037: Synne returns home early due to perfectionism and self-harming and becomes the first service missionary in Norway and Sweden

Early Homecoming: Insights from Missionaries who Returned Early

In this episode, Synne shares her story of returning home early from her mission in France due to perfectionism, anxiety, depression, and self-harming. She felt like she had failed Heavenly Father and was devastated. However, because of her desire to continue serving, Synne immediately requested to become a service missionary upon returning home, even though there had never been a service missionary in Norway before. Synne persisted despite this and with the help of her leaders, she became the first service missionary in Norway and Sweden! Listen to Synne's story if you want to feel inspired and uplifted about how to continue doing the Lord's work even when things don't go as planned.