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Gun suicides felled some veterans; others found a way forward

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Daily, an average of 17 U.S. veterans has resorted to suicide, taking their lives at a 52.3% greater rate than other Americans did in 2019, when 6,261 veterans died by suicide. Firearms were involved in 69.2% of those deaths. Veterans aged 34 and younger died at a higher rate than any other former service members.

A Parent Alone in Afghanistan Worries about a Daughter Home Alone

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I am currently working in Afghanistan as a contractor after many years of military service. Being a single parent and sole provider has made it difficult to be home for my three daughters. I'm down to my youngest and she's spiraling out of control. … Is there anything … that could help with unruly children? --  A recent question from a JJIE reader.