67.First posting, COVID & coming to terms with being a Defence Family

<p>This week on the podcast I talk to RAAF spouse Jess about her first posting experience and coming to terms with being a defence spouse.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Jess and I also talk about;</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>How she went from no connection to defence to being engaged, married with two kids and on a first posting in under 4 years</li> <li>Being naive to the reality of what being a defence spouse would mean because of the "love bubble" effect</li> <li>Still trying to come to terms with the idea of being a defence family even after moving to their first posting location</li> <li>Feeling like they aren't a real defence family because they haven't experienced separation or deployment yet</li> <li>COVID and the impact it has had on making connections and finding supports in their new location</li> <li>Coming to terms with accessing help and accepting that she is entitled to support no matter what her situation</li> <li>Acknowledging her feelings are valid even if it seems like someone else has it harder than her</li> <li>Excitement at being able to get out into the community and make friends and supports when COVID restrictions ease</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Ready to join the MWL community? Click through the link to get connected xx<br /> www.militarywifelife.com.au</p>