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!
Jessica xo
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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.
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.
The longest goodbye - Defence family posting time
“We’re no strangers to farewells, it’s a part of the life, but of all the many goodbyes we say as a Defence family; this is always the longest.”
Posting Time is here; It’s time for the longest goodbye.
10 Things I didn’t know about being a Military Wife!
My Top Ten “I had no idea” moments as a brand new Military Wife; are any a surprise to you?
Living in the Australian bush
Living in the Australian Bush is not for the faint of heart! How would you fare?
Is there a Soldier in your life? Check out these top Christmas gift ideas for the new recruit heading into basic training!