Will my partner come home today? It's a question in the minds of many when a husband or wife is in the military, the police or fire department, or any other dangerous profession. As spouses or partners carry on their normal day-to-day lives, they know that the worst could happen at any time. How do you think about and plan for the future in this situation? This book is a much-needed source of information, comfort, and support for these families.
It starts with chapters discussing how you can cope with the fear, anger, and loneliness related to your partner's high-risk profession. It gives practical advice for dealing with each emotion separately. It looks at the everyday aspects of life with a partner in a high-risk profession including sex, overload, self-care, and children's fears and concerns. There is a section on coping with your partner's return from a dangerous assignment. Whether your partner has been away for an extended period of time in the military or comes home every day depressed and exhausted from work, this book offers ways to help yourself and your mate deal with emotional problems related to balancing high-risk work with family life.
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