Episode 61 – Tips for New Military Spouses

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Are you a new military spouse or know one? This episode is for you! OR maybe you want a refresher yourself. 

First, I’m sharing this episode’s “My Favorite Things,” and here’s where you can find out more about them: 

• Blue Star Families (I talked to Jessica Strong of BSF back on Episode 46)

• MilitaryByOwner Advertising (listen to my chat with co-founder Sharon Gran on Episode 43) 

• Spouse Career and Education Opportunities (MySECO)

I’m reaching back into the vault of my own experiences of nearly 3 decades of life as a military spouse as well of years of writing. I’m also sharing some great tips from friends and listeners (thank you to all who contributed!!). 

We’re discussing some hot topics and common questions, such as: 

• How can I make my military marriage work? 

• What about relationships between officer and enlisted spouses? 

• Finding community and friends as a military spouse.

• Making time for yourself. 

I’m talking about my top tips for thriving in your military spouse life, and I reference quite a few resources and past episodes. Here’s the list! 

• Military Spouse Resources

• Christian Milspouse Resources

• Resources for Military Kids

Past episodes referenced: 

• Episode 27:  Importance of Military Spouse Friendships

• Episode 29: How to Make Friends As a Military Spouse

• Episode 20: Finding Your Military Spouse Community

• Episode 31: Finding a Mentor, Being a Mentor

• Episode 30: When You Feel Alone

• Episode 53: Learning to Embrace Life as a Military Spouse

Other resources & articles mentioned: 

• Strengthening Your Military Marriage

• Why We Need to Listen to the Stories of Older Military Spouses

• The Challenge of Making New Friends as a Military Spouse

• Finding Supportive Community As a Military Spouse

• 8 Ways Military Spouses Can Connect Virtually

• My writing for Military Spouse Magazine

• Looking Back at My Milspouse Journey: What I Wish I’d Known

• A Note to My Younger Self

• Military Spouse Advocacy Network

I’d love to hear what you think if you’ve been a military spouse for a while. What’s YOUR top tip for making it work?

Get my book, You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse

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Christian Military Spouse Facebook Group