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I remember all too well being the one leaving on an aircraft carrier for a deployment leaving a wife and son behind. How do you prepare children for this? I wish I knew. I will say my then wife, now my ex, and I were too young and immature to prepare ourselves, let alone our son for this experience. I want to congratulate the author for her efforts. Hopefully the outcome will be better than it was for us. We're divorced and my son has been a problem, and caused himself many problems over the years.
As to the statement about people in the Navy killing other people, that is a reality the author needs to face. I saw action in Vietnam and Cambodia. Afterward when I needed someone to talk to my ex turned her back and walked away. You made a commitment to him, becoming part of his life and you part of his. He will see and do things no human should do to other humans. Be there for him. It will not be easy, but as his partner you will need to help him. Be gentle, do not force the issue. Seek support for both of you.
