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52 comments6 months ago, my wife and I were on the brink of divorce.
15 years of marriage, and my service had put strain on us in ways we never expected. The deployments, the moves, the readjustment every time I came home. We had become strangers.
Then I found this community. Started reading posts from other veterans who'd been through the same thing. Realized I wasn't alone—and neither was she.
What helped us:
- Found a counselor who specialized in military couples
- Started being more honest about what I was going through
- She connected with other military spouses online
- We started listening to music together that captured our journey
The road hasn't been perfect. We've had setbacks. We're still in counseling.
But my marriage is alive again. We're rebuilding. Our kids have noticed the difference.
If your relationship is struggling because of your service, there's hope. It takes work, but it's possible.