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 […]