It couldn't be easy to cope with the emotional strain of a missing husband and do his job at the same time.
Leaving children behind may put an emotional strain on the family.
"The family said there had been some emotional strain, and beyond that, we can't figure it out."
I am under such a constant mental and emotional strain.
"The president's death left an emotional strain on the players," Mara said.
The long, hard journey and the emotional strain had taken their toll.
A major issue in the case is expected to be the duration of emotional strain, he said.
She knew, of course, that he was under almost intolerable emotional strain.
All of you have been under a terrific emotional strain.
The video shows the emotional strain that is taking its toll on their relationship.