u/Due_Calligrapher1233

This is our third deployment but my daughter is much more aware of what's going on. She adores her Dad who is an amazing father and his absence is absolutely felt. She wakes up every morning since he's left and asks where Daddy is. She's fussy and doesn't tolerate being put down all morning until we get out or do something. I'm finishing nursing school and don't have family nearby and I am just struggling to be there for her and keep my wits about me. She is usually a pretty easy kid but this constant crying and clinginess is so difficult. I don't know anyone else in this situation and thought I'd reach out here for some advice. I am running out of ways to explain that Daddy is at work, and that we need to be strong for him, etc. She's young enough that it isn't making sense but old enough to constantly miss him. Any suggestions?