This week I talk to new spouse Jade about the transition from civilian couple to a Defence couple at a young age.
Jade and I also talk about;
- What the lead up to your partner joining Defence is like
- What happens when they leave for recruits
- How to cope with feeling like "just" the girlfriend
- Where to find information and access support services
- The strength she found while her partner was away
- How to, as a couple, stay on the same page
- What happens when your partner graduates recruits
- Coming back together as a couple & communicating
- Finding your feet as a Defence couple & the new norm
- First posting, living together and growing up overnight
- Finding work and wanting to share the financial load
- Making friends and settling into your posting location
