Partners navigating relational recalibrations can be challenging for many reasons, but especially so when one partner has experienced combat. Soldiers may return home with new worldviews and...
How do soldiers manage relational ambivalence created by the tension between desire and emotional avoidance?
Soldiers have to be prepared for dangerous situations. This includes physical dangers...
I will explore the question of how service members decide what emotional experiences from their deployment to share with loved ones and what to keep private. This decision can be difficult for many...
Soldiers undergo profound changes during deployment that can affect their relationships with family members and friends upon returning home. Deployment may result in alterations to one's identity,...
How Soldiers Navigate Emotional Dissonance When Partner Behaviors Are Misinterpreted Due To Trauma
Soldiers are trained to be strong, independent, and resilient individuals who can handle...
The long-term impact of neglecting sexual health on veterans is considerable. This can manifest itself through various physical and emotional symptoms that interfere with their everyday...
Many people believe that military service is an honorable profession, and they are willing to serve their country.
Reintegration into civilian life can be challenging, especially when it comes to...
Traumatic experiences are life-changing events that leave permanent effects on individuals. In particular, they can cause emotional distress, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and...
Communal Military Life and Privacy Needs
The term "military" refers to an organized force of armed people trained to fight wars, protect borders, and maintain security within a country or region....
The impact of war on relationships can be devastating for both individuals and their loved ones. Separation from family members during deployments, injuries sustained during combat, traumatic events...