My husband deployed when our daughter was two and came back when she was three and she still flinches when he tries to hug her and it breaks both of our hearts.
More people experience this than they realize.
The natural bonds between parent and child can be disrupted by necessary absence, creating wounds that heal slowly despite everyone's best intentions.
“Where Are You with Veterans & Military Families?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.