Your Military Spouse Origin Story
All military spouses have an origin story. Stop for just a minute and consider yours. If it’s like most military spouses, your stories are deeply intertwined with the journey your servicemember is taking. Those first few years, our footsteps followed theirs. Sometimes halting. Sometimes winding around in a jumble of chaos and confusion. Sometimes deep […]
Why Military Spouses Need To Be Part of the Transition Conversation.
I was standing in my office when my servicemember walked out the door to pick up his DD214. It was April 1, 2021, and we had just had a good laugh. Picking up your DD214 on April Fool’s Day is ripe for jokes. Wouldn’t it be funny, I said, if he showed up and his […]
The Epidemic of Loneliness in the Military Spouse Community with Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka
One day, you’re surrounded by a built-in military community. The next? You’re starting over. Again. Loneliness isn’t just a mood—according to the Surgeon General, it’s an epidemic. And military spouses, whether still in the game or transitioning out, are getting hit hard. In this episode of MilSpouse Transition Conversations, we’re digging into loneliness in our […]
Strengths and Military Spouses Go Hand-In-Hand: An Introduction to Strengths Based Wellbeing
When I say military spouse you say… I asked an AI program to generate a photo of a military spouse based on stereotypical words used to describe military spouses. The words it selected were strength, resilience, and adaptability. Want to see the image? It’s almost like the AI bots were sneaking around my last PCS […]
“Hey MilSpouse, It’s Your Turn”: How to Reclaim Your Identity After Military Life
For years, you’ve handled it all—PCS moves, deployments, last-minute changes—always putting your service member and family first. But now? It’s your turn. In this episode of MilSpouse Transition Conversations, we’re diving into what it really means to rediscover yourself after military life with Shari Biery, a fellow MilSpouse turned purpose and well-being coach. When her […]
Figuring Out Childcare After Active Duty Military Life
By Faith Balogh One of the most stressful pieces of transition from military life in my personal life is centered around the future well-being of my children. And parent to parent, something tells me you just might feel the same way. It is no secret that the financial cost of having children equals out to […]
Caregiving for Veterans: Surviving and Thriving
Transition means heading into the golden years of life, right? Like with all things military, sometimes transition doesn’t go as planned. Sometimes you find that your veteran is facing bigger physical and mental challenges than expected and now you are navigating a new role as a caregiver. Shawn Moore, LMSW, Director of Support Programs and […]
Impact Report 2024: The Launch Year of MilSpouse Transition
Welcome to our 2024 MilSpouse Transition Impact Report, where we reflect on the strides made in meeting military spouses where they are during life’s transition. We know transition isn’t just about paperwork or packing boxes—it’s about rediscovery, resilience, and real-life tools that help military spouses with real challenges and choices. This organization was born from […]
Moving On: A Peek Into the Mind of a Military Spouse Separating from Active Duty Military Life
There are days and moments and years that define each of us and the stories of our lives. It tells us who we are, where we are going, the communities we belong to, and the life we are committed to living. The day I saw my picture and name on a military spouse ID card […]
The Military Spouse Transition Timeline Part Three: 0 Months to 6 Months Out
Welcome to the third installment of the Military Spouse Transition Timeline. This covers months 6 down to the final retirement day when it’s time to celebrate a new journey for you and your family. If you’ve missed the first two timeline pieces we started with 4+ years out which covers all the questions you and […]