John,

Thanks for your service. My H just deployed to Iraq and I am lined up for either Iraq Afghanistan this spring or summer. Deployments are difficult enough w/o having marriage issues also! My H filed for divorce right before deploying...

Even though you may feel panicked, overwhelmed, and incredibly hurt, try your best not to let your W see this. The more upset, hurt, or angry you are will likely push her away. It will be very hard but try to act "as if" (meaning her threats do not upset you). Nothing is final right now.

It is a good sign she is willing to go counseling. Take that as a positive.

Welcome back to garrison!


Me:28, first M
H: 33, second M
Married: 08/08
Bomb: 10/08
H filed D and deployed: 12/08
Served: 04/09
I deploy: 07/09
Hearing date: 08/09