137.Highschool Sweethearts with Big Plans

<p>In this week's podcast episode, I talk to new Spouse Lara about what it’s like to still be in Highschool while navigating Defence Life.</p> <p>Lara and I also talk about;</p> <ul> <li>The purpose and direction the ADF has given her boyfriend</li> <li>Why a troubled childhood led her partner to consider the Army</li> <li>Being under 18 and why their relationship isn’t yet recognised</li> <li>The shift from living together to long-distance with minimal communication</li> <li>The bond her partner has with her parents and the impact of separation</li> <li>Having a brother in the Army and the invaluable info & advice he has offered</li> <li>Thoughts on moving from her home town of 2000 people</li> <li>The opportunities the ADF will provide for Lara & her partner</li> <li>Her plans to join the Army Reserves while hopefully studying law</li> <li>Managing the judgement and opinions of others when it comes to age</li> <li>What it was like when her partner was away at training at Kapooka vs Singleton</li> <li>Finding support online and her reservations about connecting in person</li> <li>Waiting on news of their first posting location and where they hope to move</li> <li>The excitement to be back with her partner & start a life together</li> <li>Being open to change and preparing for what their relationship might now be like</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Ready to join the ML community? Click through the link to get connected xx     www.militarylife.com.au</p>