While going to war is certainly difficult, returning home may be even harder, on both the veteran and the people surrounding them, because the moments both the soldier, and their family and friends have experienced (since the soldier left), separate them from making easy connections once they have returned. The veteran must get used to the rhythm of civilian life and adjust to the fact that not everyone will treat them well. In New York, New York, U.S. Veteran Luis Carlos Montalván had been in contact with the regional manager of Mcdonald’s because he had been kicked out of McDonald’s for the use of his service dog. The next month, Montalvan was assaulted by McDonald’s employees after taking photos of their ‘No Dogs Allowed” sign (instead of the “No pets; Assistance Animals Welcome” sign he had requested from the regional manager).
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The humiliation and pain veterans suffer because of the lack of understanding in others isolate them from other people, and makes it harder for them to establish understanding and compassionate relationships. This lack of understanding can not only make it difficult to form new connections, but also re-establish old ones with friends and family. While gone, the soldier’s family gets used to life without them, going through their days and making decisions by themselves. In her blog post “Stuck in Place: Struggling Through My Husband's Return”, Estella Post states: “The truth is that you get used to being alone; you get used to your military spouse being gone, and making decisions by yourself”. A soldier’s return to civilian life is a major adjustment for everyone involved. The soldier’s family has to make adjustments to their lives to accommodate the veteran’s re-established
The humiliation and pain veterans suffer because of the lack of understanding in others isolate them from other people, and makes it harder for them to establish understanding and compassionate relationships. This lack of understanding can not only make it difficult to form new connections, but also re-establish old ones with friends and family. While gone, the soldier’s family gets used to life without them, going through their days and making decisions by themselves. In her blog post “Stuck in Place: Struggling Through My Husband's Return”, Estella Post states: “The truth is that you get used to being alone; you get used to your military spouse being gone, and making decisions by yourself”. A soldier’s return to civilian life is a major adjustment for everyone involved. The soldier’s family has to make adjustments to their lives to accommodate the veteran’s re-established