7 Things I’ve Learned About Running a Business While My Husband is Deployed
Juggling entrepreneurship and solo parenting during your partner’s deployment is no easy feat. From establishing routines to embracing technology and prioritising self-care, these seven lessons share the keys to combining business with the demands of military family life.
Dealing with Financial Stress as a Defence Parent
The Reality of Financial Stress in Defence Life Military families are often seen as financially...
Living with a Chronic Illness as a Defence Spouse
Defence life is unpredictable. It’s built on constant change, last-minute plans, and a level of uncertainty that makes managing a chronic illness even harder. Living with rheumatoid arthritis while juggling relocations, solo parenting, and an ever-changing routine isn’t easy. Some days, I manage. Other days, I don’t. But I’ve learned to prioritise rest, build a support system beyond my husband, and adapt in ways I never thought possible.
7 Things I’ve Learned About Running a Business While My Husband is Deployed
Juggling entrepreneurship and solo parenting during your partner’s deployment is no easy feat. From establishing routines to embracing technology and prioritising self-care, these seven lessons share the keys to combining business with the demands of military family life.
Navigating Solo Parenting While My Partner Is Away
When the Days Blur Together: My Journey Through Solo Parenting Being a defence spouse often involves embracing a fair chunk of solo parenting stints, but it never really gets easier. It's one of those experiences where it's same-same-but-different. Each time my...
Why Community Matters
Community isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s essential. In a life where everything changes, where moves are frequent and challenges are plenty, having people who get it makes all the difference. Whether it’s friends who step in when things get hard, a support network that makes each new place feel like home, or the simple reassurance that you’re not alone, community brings stability when life feels anything but. This post explores why community matters – not just in Defence life, but in parenting, business, and beyond – and how building real connections can make this unpredictable life feel a little less overwhelming.
The Emotional Stages of Deployment for Spouses
Deployment is an emotional rollercoaster. One minute, you’re thriving; the next, you’re crying because their side of the bed is empty. From the dramatic goodbye to the sweet spot of having the whole house to yourself, every Defence spouse goes through a weirdly predictable series of emotions. Some days, you’ll feel like you’ve got it all together. Other days? Everything will break at once, and you’ll just have to laugh (or cry) through it.
Dealing with Financial Stress as a Defence Parent
The Reality of Financial Stress in Defence Life Military families are often seen as financially secure - but that’s not always the case. Defence life comes with its own set of financial challenges: the cost of moving every few years, the struggle of finding stable...
Living with a Chronic Illness as a Defence Spouse
Defence life is unpredictable. It’s built on constant change, last-minute plans, and a level of uncertainty that makes managing a chronic illness even harder. Living with rheumatoid arthritis while juggling relocations, solo parenting, and an ever-changing routine isn’t easy. Some days, I manage. Other days, I don’t. But I’ve learned to prioritise rest, build a support system beyond my husband, and adapt in ways I never thought possible.