Staying Strong, Then Falling Apart: How a Military Family Grapples with the Iran War A conversation I had with a friend who's been through it all still echoes in my mind: "It's not just the soldier who goes to war; it's the entire family that bears the weight.
" This phrase encapsulates the human toll of conflict, where anxiety, depression, and relationship strain can be as devastating as any bullet or bomb.
Understanding the Human Toll of War on Military Families War changes people. It alters their perspective, priorities, and sense of security. For military families, this change is particularly pronounced.