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We often report on the issues and hardships facing our nation\u2019s veterans. But what many don\u2019t realize is the impact these returning veterans have on families and their children. Life goes on after and life beyond the touching homecoming video clip or news report and it is not always a \u201chappily-ever-after\u201d scenario.<\/p>\n
It’s estimated that as many as 5 million kids have had a parent or sibling serve inIraqorAfghanistansince 9\/11. Approximately 30%, or 1.5 million, of those kids are significantly more likely to consider suicide and have mental health problems compared to non-military kids.<\/p>\n
A recent 60 Minutes<\/em> report<\/a> told the story of 15 year old Abigail Barton, who expected her father, an Iraq War veteran, to return home and still be the \u201cfun parent\u201d that he was before he left. That was not the case.<\/p>\n Abigail\u2019s older brother, Alex, attempted to commit after his dad returned home. Their mother said it has been (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We often report on the issues and hardships facing our nation\u2019s veterans. But what many don\u2019t realize is the impact these returning veterans have on families and their children. Life goes on after and life beyond the touching homecoming…<\/span><\/p>\n