I’m delighted to share a brief monthly post with you regarding you and your spouses, your families, and the many ways the Chaplain Corps (and our partners in care and service) can support you and those you love.
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AWTR Show #938: Dangers of Social Isolation
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.
The Revolving Door
When I try to express what military life feels like, after (16 years) I think of a gigantic revolving door. The door leads in and out in a circle, but the building inside holds halls and rooms filled with memories of all kinds.
New Milspouse Facing a Deployment? Don’t Worry, We’ve Got Your Six!
Greetings to all the new military spouses (and all the seasoned ones) out there. Military life may seem overwhelming and when you are facing a deployment, it may seem impossible.
But Guess what? You got this and we are here to help you. Below are some resources for those of you who ar experiencing deployment for the first time and also for those of you who just need a refresh.
Take Charge of Your Self-Care Routine with Hope For The Warriors
With school no longer in session, long days by the pool, backyard BBQs, and family vacations in sight, many of us often think that summer is free from “seasonal blues.” But sometimes, adjusting to the “new normal” during these months can be difficult. There are additional stressors like balancing children being home or finding extra finances for summer camps and parties that can start to take a toll on our mental wellness. As we head into the last half of summer, Hope For The Warriors encourages you to take some time to focus on your self-care routine.
You Sacrifice Too
I remember the first time a kind woman came up to my husband in uniform and thanked him for his service and sacrifice, and then turned to thank me too. We were in our second year of marriage, and I hadn’t yet heard that from a stranger. I was caught off guard – – taken aback that someone would turn to recognize me, just a normal woman standing by her serviceman’s side. I felt very undeserving.
I wasn’t the one in uniform.
I wasn’t the one sacrificing.
I wasn’t the one serving.
Resiliency Workshops Give Military Kids Tools for Success
“Military kids say goodbye to more significant people in their lives than most do in their entire lifetime. Our kids are resilient, constantly making new friends and new connections while figuring out how to keep their old connections alive,” she said.
More Than the Boxes
Moving. PCSing. Relocating. Whatever you want to call it, the event (no matter how routine for some of us) is really not a singular activity. The whole process comes with much more than a pile of boxes containing everything you own.
AWTR Show #834: 10,000 Miles: A Tribute to Military Families
“10,000 miles never felt so far” as when you can’t call the one person you want to. Dariann’s latest song is about handling her Marine boyfriend being deployed.
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