Facebook Groups for Retiring and Transitioning Military
If there was one thing I learned when our family left active-duty military life it was that in every transition question or scenario, there were always at least 10 different responses that gave the “what happened to me” version. I quickly learned that while I couldn’t fully rely on the answers as being correct every […]
Moving to Alabama? Lucky.
Alabama is leading the way for military families leaving active-duty service. Where will you live once you leave active-duty military life? When my family approached that question we knew it would be the starting place for the next 10 years of our lives. We got ourselves a Sonic limeade, sat around the living room, and […]
What Transitioning EFMP Military Families Need to Know
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) military families have always had to navigate complex and often frustrating situations to ensure the best care and consideration is given to their family members. The word around the military community is that each duty station seems to have its own system and processes that EFMP families must learn to […]
TAP Online Courses
Did you know that you can access the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) courses online? This wasn’t an option even just a few years ago when my family left active-duty service, but it’s a fantastic resource to start your transition preparation early. Let’s talk about what you’ll find in these TAP online modules. TAP Online Courses […]
Is the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for Military Spouses?
According to their website, TAP, the Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Program “bolsters opportunities, services, and training for transitioning Service members in their preparation to meet post-military goals.” Whether you find that statement to be true or not, this program is mandatory for servicemembers who have at least 180 continuous days or more on active […]
Military Spouse Loneliness with Richelle Futch, LICSW
Loneliness is a health and wellness concern for our nation, but military families are especially prone to the effects of isolation. The military lifestyle of frequent moves to new communities makes it more difficult to make deep connections or build support networks of friends and family. The impact of loneliness is so detrimental that it […]
Vision Planner: You Can (and Should) Dream Big
I used to roll my eyes when someone would ask me what my deepest desires and aspirations were. “What’s the point,” I thought. “I live in the here and now and survive doing what needs to be done.” It’s the way so many of us military spouses approach life. Get done today what needs to […]