Girl chat with hosts Sabrina Johannes, Ashley Brown and Kim Clagg.
Join us as we discuss some of the less talked about sides of being a military spouse.
We asked our listeners what the biggest challenges they see as a military spouse with their significant other were in regards to their relationship. We took their answers and discussed them, and how we too also relate to all the things they are going through.
Military Spouses go through so many challenges that not everyone can relate to. Those challenges can cause resentment, frustration, and honestly just feeling like you have no worth as a spouse as you continue to give up your identity time and time again.
We discuss how communication, finding your tribe and fostering friendships, as well as making hard choices to choose you or the kids first can be hard, but also maybe the best ways to solve the problems that come up in relationships.
We highly encourage you to find your means of communication, or therapy, or marriage retreats and do the relationship maintenance now instead of having to find someone that can patch it back together once it is broken. Even with all three of us having been in long marriages, we don't know the exact tools, and tricks to have a perfect relationship, so getting outside help is essential!
Check out these great resources:
Military One Source- Great for counseling, therapy, and a whole list of other AMAZING resources you can use! www.militaryonesource.mil
Strong Bonds- Army marriage, spouses, and single retreats to learn and grow in your relationships. www.strongbonds.army.mil
Cohen Clinic- Military focused mental health facilities local to many military bases across the nation- www.cohenveteransnetwork.org
5 Love Languages Military Edition- www.5lovelanguages.com
Also don't feel afraid to talk to your Chaplin, or medical facility for other resources. Remember this is maintenance doing the work when things are running smoothly allows it to continue to run smoothly.
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Want to join us and be on the show? Have a great resource you think Military Families should know about?
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