When You’re Very Far Away from Your House
As a result of the little interaction that submariners have with the outside world, they are not privy to a considerable amount of news from their families and friends back on the surface. Because of this, it is possible that they will be required to miss joyous occasions such as college graduations, births, and other celebrations of life.
As part of their routine, and just before they embark on yet another vacation, they write letters to their partners or children, hoping to leave a piece of themselves behind for the duration of their absence. Some people even go so far as to pre-order holiday gifts for the people they care about, just to make sure their loved ones aren’t left out of the holiday fun.