‘It’s the little things’: Israeli mother juggles war, parenthood as her husband serves
The article highlights the daily struggles of Shiri, an Israeli mother balancing parenthood and emotional resilience while her husband serves in the military during wartime. Amidst the chaos, small moments—like a quiet kitchen exchange with her family—become precious anchors of normalcy and connection. Through intimate photography and storytelling, the piece sheds light on the often-overlooked emotional toll on military spouses, particularly women.
- ▪Shiri is an Israeli mother whose husband is serving in the military during wartime.
- ▪The article is part of a photojournalism series titled 'HER' by Chen G. Schimmel.
- ▪Quiet, everyday moments with her child and husband are portrayed as emotionally significant for Shiri.
- ▪The series focuses on the inner lives of wives of Israeli soldiers.
- ▪The photograph captures a fleeting moment of calm in their home.
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‘It’s the little things’: Israeli mother juggles war, parenthood as her husband servesDOMESTIC AFFAIRS: This article is the second in a series titled “HER,” an ongoing project by photojournalist Chen G. Schimmel, exploring the lives and inner worlds of the wives of Israeli soldiers.A FLEETING moment of calm: Shiri and her husband share a quiet exchange in the kitchen with their child, one of the ‘little things’ that hold a family together between deployments.(photo credit: Chen G. Schimmel)
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