91.Becoming a Defence family a little later in life

<p>In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Navy spouse Cheree about what it’s like when your husband joins defence a little later in life.</p> <p> </p> <p>Cheree and I also talk about;</p> <ul> <li>The first posting experience and her military member deploying within a few months.</li> <li>Building a support network and the lifelong friends she made on the first posting.</li> <li>The challenges she has faced while searching and securing employment.</li> <li>An international posting to Hawaii and the amazing experiences they had.</li> <li>The difference in spouse and family support overseas and in Australia.</li> <li>The pre-planning that goes into posting and resettling when you have kids with special needs.</li> <li>Taking defence life as it comes and making the best of it.</li> <li>Reaching out for support even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone.</li> <li>Why Cheree gets involved in events and catchups in an effort to help others.</li> <li>Their next posting and preparing for sea time and separation after back to back shore postings.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Ready to join the MWL community? Click through the link to get connected xx     <a href= "https://militarywifelife.com.au/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.militarywifelife.com.au</a></p>