My partner is out there and wandered how others are coping with all that has been going on lately, the sad deaths of our soldiers
2006-09-10 04:59:59 · 9 answers · asked by Blondie 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You have to keep yourself busy but not just with things like work or duties in the home. When my husband was in Iraq I never wanted to go out with friends because I felt guilty ( all my friends were single so they always had other guys around) When I wasnt working I would wait by the computer for an email or I would be watching the news paranoid something was going to happen. It was my first time that he deployed so I didnt know what to expect the next time he goes I know to stay busy with less stressful activites. All anyone can tell you is think positive if you want to get invovled with other spouses of deployed soldiers if thats something you are intrested in and remain proud and tell you soldier that all the time. Let them know you love them and you will be there when they get back.
2006-09-10 06:13:53 · answer #1 · answered by ArmyWife 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 23:37:48 · answer #2 · answered by josepa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to this question largely depends on the kind of work they are doing there. Are they on the front line of combat? If so, you need to quickly and thoroughly educate yourself on PTSD, because, regardless of statistics, they will be suffering from that to some degree, and family support is vital in effective recovery.
Keep in touch as much as you can. Handle the big problems, but ask their advice on some smaller things, to make them feel like they are still "in the loop" and an important part of the family structure. Do not overwhelm them with the big problems that they cannot do anything about or handle from a distance, that will increase their anxiety and possibly distract them from their duties.
Send "care" packages as often as you can afford to. Just the receiving of something from home is so helpful to their outlook and attitude. If they like Ramen noodles or something they can't get (but isn't perishable) send those. Instead of styrofoam peanuts for packing, use bags of M&M's unopened.
Get the family's picture transferred onto a T-shirt of whatever color they wear. Don't put it so high as to show at the neck. They can wear you close to their heart. Ask your loved one if there is anyone in his/her unit that is not getting regular correspondence from home, and try and arrange for an elementary school class or church group to sponsor or "adopt" them for correspondence purposes.
Find a local support group. Do you live on/near the base? Just immersing yourself in a group of people who are undergoing the same thing is very good for your coping skills. Also, they will be a wealth of suggestions in how they are handling things.
Best wishes, he or she will be home sooner or later, and you can get on with a "normal" life, but don't forget those still there.
2006-09-10 05:15:16 · answer #3 · answered by finaldx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend hasnt gone yet, but due soon. Sooner than i would like.
A few of his colleagues have been killed in Afghanistan last week, and he rang me to tell me and it was hard to find the words of comfort and i think it is dawning on him the realities of this war. He is young (21), but mature.
He loves his job and i know it is what makes him who he is.
When he goes i will miss him, i will go to church and pray for him and i will wait for his safe return. That is the only thing i can do.... i knew what he did when i met him and i have to accept it.
He will also be thinking about me being home without him, and all the worries and insecurities that go with that. You just have to support each other.
2006-09-10 08:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by PEP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im coping right now, shes 5 months into her 9 month tour in Iraq. My wife is a nurse, in the Army. Yea the biggest problem is how horny I have been lately, so hey what city are you in? Your husbands away right?
You know how to contact me.
2006-09-10 05:23:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes ,my Husband is in the British Army and is currently in Iraq.
It is hard to live without him by side,but he is doing his job.(a job that he loves and for his country,which he also loves!!)
As i am German, i tend to keep a little bit to myself,but the Army welfare service are very helpful!,only 15 more sleeps and then he is home for good.THANK GOD.It has been a very hard 18 years.But Then he is all mine!!!Listen to bfbs radio 1.The Forces Station,or online at bfbs.com/radio.Hope this will help if your husband is also in THE ARMY
2006-09-10 05:40:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is extremely hard. I'm trying to deal though. It takes a while to get used to the idea of them being over there, butt I know that its something he wants to do and that he is proud of doing. Mine is a Marine so... go figure.
Its hard, just to love them and have them half a world away. I know that pain. But I write him letters, I make packages for him. I just try to keep his hopes and spirits high while he's over there.
2006-09-10 05:03:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's very hard because I have been through it with my boyfriend and it's nothing like talking about it and if anyone can help it make new friends but stay faithful to the one you love but don't let them control you with their MONEY because it can happen.
2006-09-10 05:08:54 · answer #8 · answered by cj05 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.iwo.com/heroes.htm
Knowing others are going thru it too and being close to them may help.
We who are not in your shoes are praying for you and your heroes.
God bless you and those who serve!
2006-09-10 06:49:15 · answer #9 · answered by anteater 69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋