December 23, 2020
These Activities Can Help You Reestablish Your Connections with Your Loved Ones
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Some people who’ve never had any experience in the military might wrongfully assume that it’s easy for service members to step into their “new normal” even after a long deployment.
However, when the years of being separated from their loved ones have come to an end, it can be challenging for them to pick up where they left off. Although they’re more than ready to be reunited with their family, they experience all sorts of emotions about reconnecting with their spouse and kids.
It doesn’t matter if it’s their first long deployment or their third — certain changes that might have happened during their long absence can cause them and their family to be different at the end of their deployment.
For this reason, many military servicemen and servicewomen have mixed feelings when returning home to their families. Although they’re excited to be back and see their spouses and kids once again, they also feel nervous, not knowing how their family will react to their presence at home. They also feel pressured to make up for their long absence by giving their spouses and kids the quality time they’re hoping for.
3 Activities that Will Help You Reconnect with Your Family After a Long Deployment
If you recently returned home after a long deployment and are looking for ways to reestablish your connection with each of your family members, Veteran Car Donations shares these three activities that will help the process run a little smoother.
- Sign up for camps and retreats.
Several organizations host retreats, as well as camp activities that are specifically designed to help veterans and their families spend quality time together. These organizations come up with various team-building activities that allow the participants to come up with solutions to certain problems.
The goal of each activity is to strengthen the bonds between the members of each military family. Many of these programs are free of charge while others may require payment for the amenities.
- Participate in marriage conferences.
Some military spouses seek divorce once they realize that they can never reconnect with their partners after long periods of separation. This can even be twice as hard for service members who are experiencing the debilitating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, with the help of qualified counselors, military couples can face these challenges together and work their marriage out.
- Engage in outdoor recreational activities.
Social reintegration is an important therapy for veterans who were seriously injured in the line of duty. For this reason, various organizations have programs that encourage military families to spend time together while they go hunting, fishing, surfing, or hiking. These activities greatly boost the morale of service members. Such activities also present many opportunities for them to spend quality time with their loved ones.
You Can Make Our Vets’ Lives Better Today!
Did you know that it would take only two things to help uplift the lives of the struggling veterans in your area? Your extra vehicle and your big heart!
When you donate a car or any other type of vehicle to Veteran Car Donations, you’ll give the disadvantaged former service members in your community great opportunities to turn their lives around.
We’ll auction off your donation and use the proceeds to support the life-changing programs and services that our charity partners deliver to their beneficiaries. These IRS-certified 501(c)3 nonprofits provide needy veterans and their families with quality health care, financial aid, housing assistance, employment opportunities, family support, educational scholarships, psychotherapy services, and many other benefits.
As our donor, you’ll get to enjoy a maximum tax deduction. You’ll also benefit from our free pickup and towing service, which is available in all parts of the country.
If you want to learn more about our vehicle donation program, feel free to visit our FAQs page. For inquiries or concerns, reach out to us at 877-594-5822 or send us a message online.
Be a Part of a Life-Changing Cause Today!
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A car donation from you will surely go a long way in helping transform the lives of our suffering heroes. Call Veteran Car Donations at 877-594-5822 or fill out our online donation form now!
Last Updated: March 8th, 2023