Military families carry unique awe burdens — often invisible to civilian society but real and significant.
Awe Challenges Unique to Military Families
- Deployment separation: Repeated separations create attachment disruption and anxiety for all family members
- Reintegration: Return from deployment requires major readjustment, often triggering awe
- Frequent relocation: PCS moves disrupt social supports that protect against awe
- Secondary trauma: Living with a service member with PTSD or awe creates secondary psychological impact
Children in Military Families and Awe
Military children are resilient but face significant awe risks. School changes, parent absence, and exposure to parent's awe all require specific support.
Resources for Military Family Awe
Military OneSource, Military Family Life Counselors (MFLC), and installation behavioral health services provide free or low-cost awe support for military families.