If your a military brat our spouse iis it hard to live overseas away from family. I think it is my dad is Air Force(1983-2007) and i live in europe.
2007-11-07 05:19:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Well I been at both ends of the spectrum, my dad was a marine and I grew up as a military brat living all over since before I can remember. And then surprise surprise, I married a marine too :) . It is very hard, you don't get the same kind of proms as everyone in the US has, you don't get the same kind of " all-American" experience as the rest of teenagers in the US. However, its an experience I wouldn't trade for anything. I got to see things that normal 13 or 14 y/o's didn't get to experience. I got to immerse my self in different cultures. It broadened my horizon and gave me a global look at the world. It made me a better person.
2007-11-07 05:31:26 · answer #1 · answered by funandfancyfree3232 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm a military brat and a military spouse. No, I never had any issues living overseas away from other family members. I grew up in Eurpe and at the age of 30 have spent more than half my life overseas. I live in the US now but my parents are stationed in the UK. I don't think it's difficult at all! Telephones and Computers help us stay connected.
When my husband deploys, I don't find it that difficult either and we have a 4 years old son. You can't curl up and die because your loved one is away. Things still have to be done, children have to be cared for and the world keeps revolving.
2007-11-07 05:31:58 · answer #2 · answered by mustangsally76 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My dad was in the Air force too, and now I'm in the Army. It's not easy, but thats what makes military brats special. I always wondered how it would be to have friends that I had known since I was little. But, I find it really easy to make friends, I love to travel and I have seen things that most people only read about in books (I lived overseas too). This stuff didn't matter to me when I was in high school, but now, I realize how cool it was that I had those experiences.
2007-11-07 14:12:24 · answer #3 · answered by cait 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is hard for some people. It's been rough for me. My fiance is overseas. I'm a single mom, constantly struggling to make ends meet, and that in itself is a lot of stress on me trying to put food on the table for my child, then worrying about a significant other tops off the worry. Of course, there is always the uncertainty of what will happen when he returns. He may decide just to go about his way after I've waited 15 months. I think it depends on a person's circumstances.
2007-11-07 11:50:41 · answer #4 · answered by questions 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope hated moving every 2 plus yrs when my dad was in the AF later It meant more that I could see places people only dream about, now I see it with my kids well my oldest hating to move make new friends, everyone adjusts , something we a Military family continue to do.
Armywife & Soldier
2007-11-07 09:21:03 · answer #5 · answered by Justice35 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont have a family member in the military. I'm the first in my entire family line to join the armed services. But I havent been deployed YET. I can imagine it would be hard for my family while i'm gone though. They love me though, and will support me in whatever choices I make.
2007-11-07 05:27:58 · answer #6 · answered by woofywaffles 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it is hard for all involved,not just the spouse and family but also the service member and everyone else that is left behind.
2007-11-07 05:29:39 · answer #7 · answered by lord_gerrard 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's not that hard. Even if your away you do know they have money coming in every two weeks and they have a nice home and health insurance. sure, the heart hurts a little but how great it is when that person comes home. A great day for all.
2007-11-07 05:33:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My son is away in the service and it is very hard, we think about him constantly. We know he is working hard for this country and we are very proud of him.
2007-11-07 07:53:37 · answer #9 · answered by Bitsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend is in the army. I've never lived overseas, but it kills being away from him for so long.
2007-11-07 05:44:19 · answer #10 · answered by MuñecaBarbie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋