2006-08-10 13:07:36 · 9 answers · asked by sweet_thang_0432024 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
pray
find a support group
try to keep busy with other things
talk to friends and family about your fears
understand that he is well trained
understand that he wants to come home as much as you want him to
understand that would hurt him to know your not coping
pray
I know it's tough. You and your husband are both going through tough times. I'm proud of both of you. I mean that more than you could know. If your family is close spend time with them if not spend time with friends or find a support group. Being alone I'm guessing is when it's the toughest. Thank you and you husband are doing
2006-08-10 13:22:50 · answer #1 · answered by serfblues 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband is deployed, but it was for only 120 days, not a year! Wow. The way I've been dealing with it is, looking forward to the next call. The next email. The next card. The next day. Every day you get through, is another day closer to his coming home. The time will pass! Keep yourself busy the best you can, maybe start a new hobby, something that takes a lot of concentration. Get support from other wives going through the same thing, that helps a lot!! Have a weekly wives lunch, rotate houses with a group of girls whose husbands are gone maybe. Something fun to look forward to. Keep a journal of stuff that happens with the kids, or at work, then he can read it when it gets home and he can catch up with what happened while he was gone.
Stay strong, you'll make it through this rough time!!
2006-08-10 20:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well as a veteran myself, I kinda understand what you are going through. I am single, but I had many friends in my unit who were leaving wife's behind. I recommend you stay active in your church or with family and try to let time fly. Keep in contact via mail or email. Send him pictures. That is a big plus as hopefully he can send you some also. But if you get the urge to go out with friends; go for it because being at home sucks. good luck
2006-08-10 20:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by mailman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am military and i have been over to the sandbox myself. i would say that you need to keep yourself busy. if you do not have a network of friends or family to keep you occupied may i suggest volunteering. Some college maybe in order but most of all develope a routine and stick to it. it will get you thru. i would suggest involving something in your routine that you would look forward to weekly. Like a kid in elementary school cant wait for friday.
2006-08-10 20:22:09 · answer #4 · answered by aquaria1984 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a consistent daily regimine. keep yourself busy and keep in touch. Surround yourself with friends that you can talk to. If you don have any friends turn to family, if you dont have family then go to church alone and get friends that will love you.
2006-08-10 20:14:30 · answer #5 · answered by Bistro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. My husband's not in Iraq.
2006-08-10 20:12:03 · answer #6 · answered by T Time 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry...you're avatar looks sad. Is that suppose to be a reflection of you? Just pray and stay busy...I know it must be very difficult.
2006-08-10 20:13:00 · answer #7 · answered by Author Al 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prayer, hope, and patience. Keep in contact.
2006-08-10 20:10:58 · answer #8 · answered by Teacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You decide that you will, and keep going
2006-08-10 20:12:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋