hi.

Well said Jim
I have watched others do it, I have seen it dozens of times (Dad and brother were army too). I dont think I have ever seen anyone it looked easy for. I find it very similar to my bad habit of disasociating, thinking in facts instead of emotions.

Lexie, maybe there is a unit near you with a supprt group for spouses and family of their soldiers that go overseas. Do you have a contact number for the support services? Maybe he does, or one of your neighbors? Just a thought.