• SpaceBar@lemmy.world
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    Green Berets, Rangers and Navy Seals spend an average of nine months a year away from their families, and they are more likely to suffer long-term emotional damage from years of war.

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      I was a career intelligence employee. We were on the operational side so we deployed occasionally. Nothing like special operations who basically live overseas but I did three tours in my 20-year career before I had to retire for medical reasons. What I was hired I was told the average amount of ex-wives is three and to try to manage my home life well. I was in a very happy marriage at the time. Anyways, I’m working on wife number three right now. My mental health is shit. So predictable. But I’m a great stay at home dad so I’ve got that working for me. 🤪