Judy got the dreaded knock with uniformed soldiers at her door. That’s when she got inspired by creativity. When life gets tough, it can help you out of it.
mental health
How to Cope with Milspouse Anxiety
I have always considered myself to be a Type A personality. I have a penchant for schedules and details and a dislike of chaos and running late. The thought of missing a deadline at school or work is enough to send my heart racing. Lists and calendars bring me inner peace, while last-minute plans give me a stomachache. Some might say, kindly, that I am just a driven, focused woman. However, after more than 30 years of living and nearly a decade as a milspouse, I have to give credit for these behaviors to a different cause entirely.
Anxiety.
AWTR Show #814: My Brother’s Keeper
Today’s AWTR catches up with screenwriter Ty Manns and lead actor T.C. Stallings of My Brother’s Keeper with a message to remind us to listen to those in need.
Social Media and Body Image
When you look at your own social media accounts, what do you see? Your accounts likely feature your accomplishments, adventures, or your “good side.” Even if you’re posting something funny, tragic, or “real,” you put thought into what exactly you want others to see, right?
It’s 100% curated.
AWTR Show #811: The Ups & Downs of Being an Anxious MilSpouse
Sarah Robichaud opens up about her experience with anxiety. As a great takeaway, she also points out the upsides to having anxiety.
Find Support With Make the Connection
If you are a veteran, or family member of a veteran, facing challenges in your everyday life, you are not alone. There are millions of veterans and family members who have reached out for support during tough times. Their lives got better. Yours can too. There’s a resource just for you: MakeTheConnection.net is an online resource designed to connect veterans, their family members and friends, and other supporters with information, resources, and solutions to issues affecting their lives.
Understanding Stress and What to Do About It
I have been trying to write a highly researched blog pertaining to debunking myths around resistance training but have been struggling to stay focused. Maybe it’s stress.
The past month (well, few months, actually) has been very hectic in the Bearden household. We planned and moved from Tacoma, Washington, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, for my new job! While we knew a move to The Springs was inevitable, my new job on Fort Carson made us push our moving plans up about three months. On top of that, my husband had several sets of orders that took him out of the planning and packing process for weeks at a time, leaving me to pack and plan a lot of the move myself.
Eating Disorder Challenges for Military Spouses and Children
Eating disorders occur more often among active-duty service members and veterans than among the general population. There are many reasons for this: perfectionism, past trauma, making weight requirements, weight and shape stigma, and mental health stigma. But what about military spouses and children? Do they experience eating disorders as well?
Short answer: Yes, they do. From external circumstances to challenging family dynamics, there are several possible contributors to eating disorders in military dependents:
AWTR Show #803: Setting Boundaries as a Military Spouse
Boundaries aren’t “mean”– actually, setting appropriate boundaries is one of the most empowering things we can do as military spouses, both for ourselves and those around us. Join me as we chat about the power of military spouse boundaries. ~Sharita Knobloch, AWN Commander
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