This article was originally published January 2020. Military Spouse Life Military life is not for the faint of heart. Moving every 18 months-3 years on average means starting over. Finding new friends, service providers, activities, schools, church just to name a few can cause even the most seasoned spouse to put themselves on the back … [Read more…]
Originally posted on Milspouse Conversations in 2019 Hello! My name is Annette and I am a 44-year-old female. I am a mother to a 19-year-old daughter who is a sophomore in college and a 16-year-old son who is a high school junior. I am also a military spouse of over 21 years and a Retired … [Read more…]
Right now, the country is facing some unprecedented struggles: with the COVID-19 pandemic, the highest unemployment rates we’ve ever seen, as well as the old sins of racism and genocide being reckoned with once again. It feels overwhelming to so many of us. We want to help, we want to make things better, we want … [Read more…]
When you PCS, your orders are classified as either CONUS or OCONUS. If you’re like me, you had zero clue on what that meant. You just know that you’re packing up and moving to a new location. That may bring lots of joy for numerous reasons, or it may be a bit sad for other … [Read more…]
As a military spouse, you may experience several moves throughout your military spouse’s career. There are always lots of questions about what to expect and how to navigate a military move. One being, “What are the different options to have my household goods moved?” It’s important to understand what sort of move you’re making and … [Read more…]
Being in the military can be an amazing and adventurous journey, but it can also be tough and scary. Let’s face it. It can be an emotional rollercoaster that few people truly understand. Many times, during a PCS, the military member is bound to their duty to serve while the spouse hates the new … [Read more…]