In your milspouse journey have you experienced isolation (especially in a season of transition or PCS)? Toady on Army Wife Talk Radio, Deputy Director of Empowerment, Amie offers some solidarity and advice for spouses who find themselves without community in a new place. Her tried and true advice is to “Give yourselves a three month window” to start building community, but if you find yourself still struggling at around five months in a new place she has three points to consider.
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AWTR Show #936: Don’t Compare Yourself
Have you ever found yourself comparing your life to others? Well, in this week’s Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Annie talks about how we tend to compare ourselves to others and the negative effects it can have on our mental health. She also gives us tips on how to stop or at least limit how much we compare ourselves. Just know that you are not alone, don’t compare yourself to others, and that despite what you may think you are doing great!
Ohana Homefront Celebrates a Year of Service to the Military Community
October is not only the beginning of SPOOKY month BUT it’s also the month that Ohana Homefront was founded! Ohana Homefront Foundation was founded on October 4th, 2021 which means that Ohana is now 1 years old! One Year. What a wonderful journey it’s been so far!
AWTR Show #934: Proper Planning Prevents Grinchism!
Are you considered a Grinch in your house? In this Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Jolene explains how even if you are a Grinch (or not), proper planning can help bring out the joy of the holiday season. The idea of the holidays always seems joyful. But when it comes to the actual execution, things can get stressful. So Jolene shares her tips for keeping the holiday season happy.
AWTR Show #928: “You Knew What You Were Signing Up For”
We’ve all heard that cringe-worthy saying at some point as a milspouse… “You Knew What You Were Signing Up For”. This week in our Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Sarah hits back and talks about the things she didn’t know when she married her husband. There are so many things that milspouses cannot know before becoming milspouses.
AWTR Show #926: Dealing with Infertility
Annie has been dealing with infertility for over five years now. So for this week’s Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Annie talks about her experience with infertility. She gives us her five tips for dealing with both the physical and emotional journey.
AWTR Show #923: Going Beyond, “Thank you for your service”
Thank you should be seen as an icebreaker and not an ending. Going beyond, “Thank you for your service” can be easy and creates a more meaningful conversation. Some good follow-up questions are: what branch did you serve in or what was your job? These questions will help to form a deeper more authentic connection with the person you want to thank.
AWTR Show #920: The Silver Linings of Military Life
This military life certainly comes with its challenges, but the silver linings keep us going. For this week’s Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Amanda reminds us of the positive things that come with this crazy and wonderful military life. A positive take on life can help us to tackle those tough times when they come. Here’s to trying to be more positive!
AWTR Show #919: Veteran Pen Pal Project
The simple act of receiving a letter in the mail can bring such joy to a person. There is an organization that is working very hard to bring joy to our nation’s veterans – the Veteran Pen Pal Project (VPPP). A nationwide initiative that happens continually and focuses on one simple act of kindness – writing a letter supporting our nation’s veterans.
During COVID, VPPP founder, Christina saw a need for veterans in long-term facilities that weren’t getting interaction with anyone. Through social media, they started this initiative and in the first year, they sent over 45,000 letters. The goal is to show veterans they are not forgotten and that they are appreciated.
Mission: Milspouse is a
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EIN Number: 88-1604492
Contact:
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P.O. Box 641341
El Paso, TX 79904