There is nothing easy about Defence Life. For the partners of serving members, it takes every ounce of strength, determination, creativity and resilience we have to navigate this world for ourselves, much less guide our families through too!
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My heart is to make this a community where we can learn from each other, because no one should be doing this life alone!
From a Defence Wife who learned everything the hard way: I hope you’ll recognise my struggles and achievements in your own journey and know that you’re not alone! From long separations, to household management, Army culture-shock, new postings, Defence housing and everything in-between: here you’ll find my honest thoughts on the experience of being a military spouse, along with any tips and techniques I've learned along the way which might help simplify your life as an Army wife and help you feel a little more at home in the world of Defence.
Jessica xo
Life as an Army wife CAN be a struggle, but together; maybe it can be a life where we thrive, instead of just survive…
The unfiltered truth of life as an Army wife and Military mama: (let's normalise real here!)
Are you like me and desperate for some military wife solidarity? Is your life utter chaos when your loved one isn't home? … Me too! Our lives turn upside down each time our soldier walks out the door and we're left to juggle the house, yard and a million other things, along with our grieving babies …. let's be kind to ourselves and normalise the chaos.
After a while, Military spouse life becomes its own familiar rhythm; sometimes it feels daunting, but daring - fearless, but also fear-inducing. Yet something that throws me off each and every time we relocate, is the overwhelming pile of admin we need to complete with each change of address.