118.Defence Life, Home Schooling & Prioritising your Needs

<p>In this week's podcast episode, I talk to defence partner Fiona about meeting her now-husband, moving interstate together and 12 moves in 15 years.</p> <p> </p> <p>Fiona and I also talk about;</p> <ul> <li>Moving in together and their first posting to Toowoomba</li> <li>Getting engaged after living together for 3 months</li> <li>The reality of defence life setting in during their second posting in Wagga</li> <li>Finding meaningful employment and the varied experience gained</li> <li>Feeling unable to progress professionally due to frequent moves</li> <li>The ups and downs of moving 12 times in 15 years</li> <li>The signs that led Fiona down the home school path despite hesitation</li> <li>Why defence life compliments home schooling and works for them</li> <li>How home schooling allows their family to get the most out of a location</li> <li>Career goals with kids, home schooling and the balance</li> <li>The emotional and mental toll so many moves took on Fiona</li> <li>Feeling isolated and alone and deciding to ask for help</li> <li>The help Fiona accessed and focusing on her needs</li> <li>Recognising her value and acknowledging her sacrifices</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Ready to join the ML community? Click through the link to get connected xx     <a href= "http://www.militarylife.com.au">www.militarylife.com.au</a></p>