If you’re going through a deployment in the summer, those long, hot days can feel like the hardest part. The days blur together with endless heat, solo parenting, and the emotional weight of doing it all alone. After supporting my husband through seven deployments during his 23 years in the Marines, I know how heavy that fatigue can become. The loneliness, the constant decision-making, and the pressure to keep the kids happy and the household running can quietly lead to burnout. There are realistic ways to protect your energy and stay strong even when the days feel endless.
Lifelong Benefits for Military Kids
Nothing puts terms like “lifelong” or “for life” in perspective quite like military separation. The end of military service is punctuated by a change in benefits and lifestyle. In the last year, …
