After bein deployed for 6 months...will things be the same? will i be the same?...i mean in these past 6 months ive done and seen alotta f"d up things....will this affect how i am with my family and friends?and is the pic better than my avatar? haha...i dont know how its gonna be, im kinda nervous about coming home.....
2006-12-19 06:31:29 · 26 answers · asked by Mr. Right 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Listen... just remember you were doing your duty as an American and if anyone should look at you differently it should be that they look at you with more respect because of the things you have seen and done for our freedom. dont be nervous about coming home bc im sure you have people here that love you.. so be safe and thanks for defending our country!
2006-12-19 06:33:47 · answer #1 · answered by pno007 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Just be happy that you are coming home. Remember that being with your family and friends is something fun to do and the military is work, try not to cross the two over. I'm sure everyone will want to hear all about all your stories, try to keep them clean. People might get scared to be around you if you go into too much detail. It will probably affect you in some ways but, doesn't the military teach you how to cope with those kind of things, if not, they should. It's really a great thing that you're getting to come home. Be happy. and the real picture looks much better than an avatar.
2006-12-19 06:40:42 · answer #2 · answered by airtightreality 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can't always expect everything to stay exactly the same, unfortunately. My brother just got back from overseas (he's in the Navy) and, to tell you the truth, he's better than before. He's grown up a bit and I can actually talk to him now.
I can only imagine how the things you have seen have impacted you. But then again, you can only imagine how your family and friends might have changed while you were gone. I am sure there will be bonds that are no longer reliable. However, I am also sure that there will be other people to take the place of those you might have grown apart from.
Don't worry about it. What is going to happen will happen and God will take care of you. Just keep smiling, be yourself, stick with your convictions, etc, etc.
Oh, and there are support groups out there that help with soldiers coming home from overseas. Check a couple of them out.
www.soldiersangels.org
groups.yahoo.com/group/VCCMilitarySupportGroup
(VCCMilitarySupportGroup) - it wouldn't let me write it all...stupid thing
2006-12-19 06:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by jkaaz101406 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Let me start by saying THANK YOU for all that you do every single day.
Seeing bad things doesn't make you a bad person honey, I believe, it only makes you appreciate the things in life more. It will make you appreciate your friends and family more. The little things will mean more to you.
Sure, it may affect you..but in a negative way??? Absolutely not! my dad was Navy Seal and pulled two tours in Vietnam, he is the kindest most gentle person I know (even if he does have some serious bad-*** in him).
It will take some adjustment, coming home back to everyday life after what you've seen, but know that you're not alone & that you have many people who love and support you.
By the way, the pic is nice...Gentle hugs, Lynn
2006-12-19 06:38:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a military member, I know that it is always good to come home after a deployment. Some things change but some things remain the same. You will be the same but more "seasoned". Your family and friends should be proud of what you have done! If they have problems with what is going on where you have been, then they should keep it to themselves. Be proud of yourself more than anything!
BTW, the pic looks great! Take care!
2006-12-19 06:36:44 · answer #5 · answered by Doofus B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I will honestly say that things will be different. I'm not talking about a drastic changes but things will be different. You aren't the same person as you were when you first left, but you take it one day at a time. As long as you have people in your life that love you then they will understand what you have been through. You have done an incredible service to your country and family and friends should be proud of you!
I don't even know you and I thank you for the sacrifices you have made in the name of our freedom!
2006-12-19 06:38:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My husband deployed several times during his stint in the Army and things are never the same, which isn't always a bad thing! The number one you've got to remember is: your wife has ran the household solo for the past 6 months, so don't go bullying in and expect her to surrender immediately. Take things slow and easy and work your way back into your family's lives. I'm sure the chaplain has told you the same thing in your redeployment briefing! I wish you and your family well - God bless and thank you for serving your country!
Merry Christmas!
2006-12-19 06:35:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I guess it doesn't help to say thanh you here from Denmark? I don't think things will ever be the same to you. But if you have a nice family you and they can make things work for you. You have been under stress and pressure and what not. So you develop and change and have the possibility of putting it to good use.
Merry Christmas and a hopefully Happy New Year
2006-12-19 06:37:19 · answer #8 · answered by KirstenP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome home soldier, let me congratulate you on what you have done to protect us. Don't forget to talk about things to your friends and family this can help with your stress. Yes things are yet unknown but your biggest fear is over from what you had to endure during the war. This is a piece of cake next to what you went through. If you need help, seek counseling. War is hell but you have served us well. Be proud of who you are. Yes you have changed but the war has made you a stronger person. Blessed be. Maeve.
2006-12-19 06:35:33 · answer #9 · answered by queenmaeve172000 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My husband came home from Iraq after seven months in April. The biggest thing for his was that people asked him about it all the time and he hated talking about it(did he kill people,ect). His attitude didn't completely change but what did was noticeable.He's now deafer,trembles in his sleep,jumps at loud noises, and is extremly irritable at times. I don't think it's possible to go over there and come home unchanged.
2006-12-19 06:36:43 · answer #10 · answered by Stephanie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋