Is your Spouse in the Military?

Army wife here, After basic and AIT, he will be assigned a post where you will be surrounded with lots of other military wives, When that happens take advantage of their support,which they will give and give back to them as well. Until then cling to your little ones and your family. Stay strong and know hes coming home soon. It helps to have a big picture of him for the kids and videos too. My hubby is in the first part of his second tour over seas and I have three kids, 10, 4 and 2. So I know how hard it can be. If you have any questions or need someone to talk to I am here. As most military spouses are... You will find that Army wives become a special kind of family to each other. Good luck and keep your spirts up. Oh yeah, There are lots of groups on myspace as well for military wives as well.

I was in the military for three years. Now I'm a WAHM. I didn't have any children when I enlisted. That is the reason I chose to not re-enlist. I know that it is very hard. You should look into military wives support groups. I know that there are a ton out there. There are even new military mom support groups that help you out when your spouse goes to basic. I hear that they are very supportive.

i am an army brat, an army wife and an army reservist. i grew up in the military i met my husband during a two week vacation between ait and am in the army reserves. my husband was sent to mosul, iraq- he was there "in country" for a year. my best support was the frg and my mom. the frg not only was a great way to make friends with in the unit and get information but they were also there to stop any "rumors" while my husband was in iraq. also the frg wives (i say wives because my husband was with an infantry unit) would get together once a month to make care packages to send to our husband and single soldiers who weren't getting mail. everymonth would be a different theme. and example would be june was a beach theme so everthing we sent to them was beach related. we would put silly things in the package along with practical items. we would send sunblock, spray bottles, water wings, goggles,etc. everyone participating would bringa certain amount of one item. is your husband going active duty? what is his MOS (military job) going to be? Sometimes if the ait training for the job is long they allow the families to join the soldier. there are tons of services both in the army and civilian sector to help families of army soldiers. i have found that your experience as an army wife is as good as the effort you put into it. the army can be very scary and daunting, believe me i know. take the plunge and get involved whenever you can. get your kids involved too. they'll be able to relate to army kids because they are all going through the same thing. kids can actually help each other cope. hope this helps.

Do you live on or close to the post? There are others there, just like you. And, they do things together...with the kids. You'll make friends and the kids will make friends. There might even be something like that off post, other dependants that maybe meet others at a church. Not only civilian women, either. Military spouses, with children, get separated too. And, men have a rough time when mom goes to war. I was in the Air Force. Our jobs required trips that lasted a weekend or a month, we never knew. And, that was just practice.

NO, seek out the assistance of the military social worker, encourage family and friends to help.

I am an Army wife for the National Gaurd, but my husband has been active duty before. You have to know that you can get through it. My husband was gone for a whole month last month to reclassify. I have a 3 year old and a 6 month old and my 3 year old just started preschool! Get through everyday at a time, set a schedule (I am horrible at that), call people to talk to them and get together with others when you can. Join a support group online, find more info on your FRG (non-existant here pretty much!)

Army wife here also! My hubby has been deployed to Kuwait for the last 16 months. And like someone said before you will have a close bond to the other army wives in the unit. It is definately like one big family. I will tell you it is very tough at times but you need to keep thinking positive. I am so proud of him for what he is doing for our country!! He was suppose to be done completely in November when he gets home, but he reinlisted for another 6 years and I couldn't be prouder of him. I know there is a good chance that he can be called up again when he gets home but we just live day by day and not worry about that. No matter how tough military life can be I am so proud of what they do and I wouldn't want to be married to anyone else besides a service member!!

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No but I can`t imagine what that would be like, a very tough situation. All the men in the military are in my prayers!

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My fiancee is in Virginia for Ait training. He is going active 2 weeks after. I am having a hard time dealing with it. We have a son (16 months) and he is the only way I am surviving

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my husbadn is in the Air Force. He has went to Iraq three times already. My best advice to give you and to surround yourself with family and loved ones if possible.

No...but my parenst are retired military and I have dated a men in the military.. Just isn't a lifestyle choice for me. Though my man is in school to be a Park Ranger Law Enforcement...I guess in the end it isn't all that different. Except he stay home..doesn't get shipped out anywhere.

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I will be praying for you and your 2 girls. Just remember God has got your back and He will watch over your husband while he is away.

My hubby was in the air force when we first got married, but he isn't anymore. It is really hard because they are away a lot, but at least they are doing something worth while and important. Just be proud of him.