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It has been said that military life is "not for the faint of heart." But neither is it without its benefits and blessings. One thing is certain: It is an experience like no other-for both the soldiers and their families. In this collection, readers will experience the pride that wives, husbands, mothers, fathers, siblings, and friends feel when a loved one chooses to put his or her needs aside for the benefit of the country. Featuring stories from the current Iraq war as well as stories of servicemen and -women who have long retired from the armed forces, this timely collection will span gener

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Margaret Thomson's memoir, 'The World Looks Different Now,' delves into the deeply personal and painful journey following the suicide of her son, Kieran, an active-duty soldier. Through her investigative reporting skills, she seeks to understand the circumstances leading to his decision, highlighting the urgent need for mental health awareness and support within the military. The narrative addresses the struggles faced by families attempting to support a loved one in distress and emphasizes the importance of open discussions about mental health and suicide prevention. The book is intended for those affected by similar tragedies, offering solace and understanding to parents who have lost children. Thomson's raw and intimate account provides a path forward for grieving families, underscored by a message of survival and resilience.

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Families of military personnel --- Soldier --- Family relationships

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"In 2009, RAND launched the Deployment Life Study, a longitudinal study of military families across a deployment cycle in order to assess family readiness. Family readiness refers to the state of being prepared to effectively navigate the challenges of daily living experienced in the unique context of military service. The study surveyed families at frequent intervals throughout a complete deployment cycle -- before a service member deploys (sometimes months before), during the actual deployment, and after the service member returns (possibly a year or more after she or he redeployed). It assessed a number of outcomes over time, including: the quality of marital and parental relationships; the psychological, behavioral, and physical health of family members; child and teen well-being (e.g., emotional, behavioral, social, and academic); military integration (e.g., attitudes toward military service, retention intentions). This culminating report briefly reviews the study design and data collection procedures, presents results from analyses of the longitudinal data collected from some 2,700 military families, and offers recommendations for programs and future research related to military families"--Publisher's web site.

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