Helping Female Veterans Return To Civilian Life


The United States armed forces have experienced a vast increase in the number of female personnel in active duty in the past couple of decades. That means that our nation has also seen an increase in the number of female veterans. This special group of women may have unique needs once they return to civilian life and can be assisted through the help of others like you.

  • Volunteer Babysitting
    Many women who must turn back to civilian jobs can benefit from babysitting help. Depending on their circumstances, budgets can be tight and offering to babysit for free at certain times is a lovely way to help both the mothers and children and thank someone who worked so hard for our nation.
  • Meal Preparation
    Even if a female vet is able to balance work and family, she no doubt can appreciate the occasional meal being prepared for and delivered to her family. Make a commitment to do this at regular intervals, such as once a month or once a week depending upon your schedule.
  • Spiritual Guidance
    The re-entry into civilian life can sometimes be difficult for veterans. Obtaining the right support, which may be in the form of a spiritual guide or partner, is one way that some female vets work through the process. Consider taking a vet to church or praying with her on a regular basis.
  • Emotional and Psychological Help
    Just like their male counterparts, female veterans can suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder. If you have the appropriate training, consider volunteering your time to work with female vets facing these issues. Focus your energies on helping them learn the skills needed to re-engage in life and find ways to manage their PTSD.
  • Relationship or Marital Counseling
    Sometimes the adjustment back to civilian life, especially after a deployment, can be difficult and manifest in the form of challenges within a marriage or relationship. Helping female vets to navigate these situations and improve their close relationships will help them recreate a positive life.

Remember, too, that these women are women and they appreciate beautiful gifts as much as any woman does. Consider giving a female vet that you know a special piece of jewelry that commemorates her service to our country.

Women who have chosen to serve in the U.S. military have sometimes unique needs once leaving the armed services. When you help them, you also help their spouses and children to develop positive and healthy lives.

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