Are the holidays stressful for you?

RallyPoint News — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:42:24 -0500

The holidays are usually intertwined with the stress of packed schedules, flight delays, last-minute gift shopping. For many of us in the military community, this season might be yet another reminder that a friend or family member is not home to share in the festivities.

The truth is, real life is not a holiday card. If you’re struggling this holiday season, Cohen Veterans Network can help. Reach out to get the support you need and encourage loved ones to do the same.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Dec 4 at 2019 3:43 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:43:15 -0500

Not in the least bit.

Response by SGT Steve McFarland made Dec 8 at 2019 5:19 PM

SGT Steve McFarland — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 17:19:49 -0500

The holidays are a grim-reminder that all has not been well in my world for over twenty-two years, that "family", as I knew it, was rocked by a MOAB October 22, 1997.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 8 at 2019 6:41 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 18:41:46 -0500

I am going to ask for 50 pairs of identical white socks. There is great utility in that.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Dec 9 at 2019 9:10 AM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 09:10:31 -0500

Good Post.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Dec 9 at 2019 11:40 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 11:40:05 -0500

This is so true. Most of deployments/conflicts were Oct,Nov, Dec and just beyond. The weight of the 14 folks I have lost weighs on my mind. I also lost my youngest daughter on Thanksgiving and my son on Christmas Day. Now the radio is playing" Those who didn't make it back home" regularly. It is so descriptive of the numerous PGR Missions and my folks funerals off post that it is scary. No Pity, just means I have to work really hard to scrape up a Holiday cheery mood and to not take it out on my loved ones. We survivors have to move forward for our lost ones.

Response by CPT Tommy Curtis made Dec 11 at 2019 12:38 PM

CPT Tommy Curtis — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 12:38:52 -0500

Somewhat but I keep focused on why we celebrate Christmas.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 11 at 2019 1:33 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 13:33:17 -0500

I would rather have a family gathering and good food and company. Everything I got, I have.

Response by SSG Sandra Sutherland made Dec 22 at 2019 12:57 AM

SSG Sandra Sutherland — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 00:57:04 -0500

The holidays are the time of year that I look forward to the most. Sometimes I may not be able to buy my family any or all of what they want, but if I manage to get them anything, they're thankful. For me, it's the knowing that I have my family and some close friends to enjoy spending that time with them. I'm only a little sad because my son & his girls aren't with us because they live in other states. We call them to wish them Happy Holidays & again to wish them Happy New Year. Being with family and remembering why we celebrate the season.