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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]