11/26/2025
Serving others doesn’t mean your family comes second.
It means you’re doing the best you can to care for both communities: the one at work, and the one at home.
If your kids are struggling with the goodbyes, try simple connection instead of big explanations:
Talk about why you have to leave
Share photos or keepsakes while you’re apart
Plan a time to reconnect when the shift is over
Let them journal, draw, or share feelings in creative ways
Remember you’re allowed to ask for support too, both from the community and mental health pros
Have a peaceful and safe holiday.