Why We Feel Grief During Transition
Transition can feel like a quiet storm. It’s not just about change, it’s about loss. Transition can feel like a kind of death—not in a dramatic way, but in the quiet, disorienting loss of the life you once knew. It’s the end of routines, roles, community, and even identity as you’ve come to understand it. […]
Identity and Transition Out of Military Life
Hi, friends. Calling you “military spouse” is already a label—and that’s exactly what we’re here to explore: identity in transition. Because identity isn’t just a word. It’s rooted in the spaces we’ve held and the people we’ve held them for. It’s the deep, fast connections built with neighbors who became family. The friendships forged over […]
The Stress of Transition (and What It’s Really Doing to Us)
If there’s one thing military spouses know, it’s transition. New duty stations, new routines, new “normal”—wash, rinse, repeat. We’re often applauded for our resilience (and hey, it’s well-earned), but here’s the part people don’t always see: the physical toll it takes. Beneath the surface of all that flexibility and strength? Stress—real, physical stress—that our bodies […]
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 […]
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 […]
Understanding VA Disability Ratings and VA Math for Military Spouses
“So, what’s your disability rating?” It’s one of those questions some people put on the “no go” list along with politics and religion while others shout out their ratings loud and proud. Whether you or your servicemember are comfortable talking about disability ratings with others you must understand how a disability rating is calculated before […]
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 […]
The Military Spouse Transition Timeline Part Two: 6 Months to 12 Months Out
The one-year countdown has begun! In part one of the Military Spouse Transition Timeline blog series we gave you all the questions you and your servicemember should be discussing as far as 4+ years out. Now that the one-year countdown has begun, it’s time to start getting things done and marking off your checklist. This […]
The Military Spouse Transition Timeline Part One: The Big Questions
Military spouses want a timeline. They want a checklist of things they need to do. While our servicemembers receive a long to-do list to get out of their respective branch of the military, there is nothing handed to the military spouse. I heard from multiple military spouses over the past week asking if there was […]