Have you ever wondered how to relate to spouses of other branches? In this Minicast, Lindsey reminds us all that we’re all fighting the same battles. We’re all one big family. It may be daunting, especially if you are new to military life, but we all go through similar experiences.
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Never Far Apart
Does anyone remember as far back as 8th grade? Probably not. It’s one of those years where your body is still changing, you’re trying to block out the embarrassing moments, and just want to make it to high school.
AWTR Show # 945: A Surprising Way to Make AND Keep Milspouse Friends
On today’s episode, Lindsey makes her debut podcast appearance to talk about milspouse friendships. For many of us making milspouse friends is a new and unique experience. In the civilian world, most people make friends based on shared interests. One of the most beautiful aspects of milspouse life is making friends with people who have different interests than you. Lindsey offers some tips to unlock the secret to making and keeping milspouse friends.
Army Spouse Songs
Music brings esprit de corps; it lifts our spirit and joins people together! With all its bumps, merges and winding roads, we hope you are enjoying rolling alongside your soldier in the Army!
When Friends Circle Back Around
I love how when you are in the military long enough, friends from past duty stations start circling back around to you. Though I’m not an avid social media user, I am thankful to have it. At times, it’s the only way I’ve discovered where old military friends land again. And sometimes they land with me…or near me….or I travel near them…or some interesting situation brings us back together.
OCONUS Military Spouses Build Community
After you PCS, do you ever arrive at a new location and feel completely lost? In my time as a military spouse, this feeling was further exacerbated during our OCONUS tours. When we moved to Japan, my twins were three, my spouse was immediately gone off on deployment, where he remained for most of the tour. I couldn’t figure out the language, let alone the basics of this new life we had been thrown into a million miles from the comforts of home.
Is It Me?
I have a tough time trying to connect. Is it me?
We’ve been at our new duty station for about a year and three months. Let me start by saying that I love our home, and I love having all the space I need in our home. The area is nice, but being stationed in a remote area makes me miss having a military community nearby. I say that because we all know that, no matter what, you can find a few friends with a common interest. You can spend time together and have fun and get to know a person fully and without judgment.
Building Connections with Dungeons & Dragons
With the world on lockdown from COVID for much of the past 18 months, an activity that pulls together players with similar backgrounds couldn’t have arrived at a better time.
For more than a year, Dungeons & Dragons has been part of Hope For The Warriors Team program, receiving rave reviews from those involved, both clients and staff members.
The Power of Listening
I recently discovered a small store in our hometown that specializes in customized gifts and keepsakes. I placed an order for a friend’s Christmas gift, and began communication with the owner, Christina.
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