So, you’re a military wife who sometimes feels stuck in survival mode. You want to thrive in this military lifestyle but you feel like you don’t have a place. I know the feeling. This manual will help you see how amazing this life can be while still fully supporting your husband. You are here on purpose and for a purpose!
As broken as the military can be and as broken as you may feel right now, there is hope. There are beliefs you must adopt in order to move from your current place of resentment and loneliness into a space of freedom and acceptance. We must start here - hopeful that a healthy, thriving military life exists.
Believing you are purposed for this military life.
One way to breakthrough into this new hope is by practicing gratitude. I have something I know will help you.
In order for your husband to do his job and do it well, he needs to know you support him. You believe there is more to this life and now it’s time to embrace it. As his wife it is imperative you take time to understand the military as a whole as well as his piece of the puzzle. You are fully invested in his world.
Believing in the mission.
If you have kiddos, bring them into the conversation. Your family needs to be ALL IN in order for this military life to be amazing. Try these Dinner Table Conversation Cards to help reconnect your family, opening the conversations that need to happen. Give each family member space to share their current thoughts about faith, moving, friends, dreams, life.
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You aren’t supposed to do life alone. Surround yourself with friends who encourage you, make you laugh, push you to be better - the strong women who help bolster your faith. You are meant to be in community.
Believing the right community is invaluable.
There may be times when you doubt your worth but you, my friend, are the right woman for this job. Learning to take care of you is a top priority. When you are healthy physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually you will experience freedom. A strong, healthy wife can set the tone for her entire household.
Believing you are essential.
One ridiculously effective way to begin or improve this journey is by creating a morning routine. Save your eye rolls and hear me out. Having time alone each morning allows you the space to fill your own cup first. As a military wife you are pulled in many directions. A morning routine can help you set the tone for your day by preparing your heart and mind. I have something really cool for you if you’re willing to try a new thing for only 5 days.
You are needed in this space, sister. The hard work you’ve put toward becoming a strong military wife will not be wasted. There are other military wives who need you, need your wisdom, need your support. You are a resource.
Believing you are a resource to other military wives.
Speaking of being a resource
I’d love to be that person for you! Check out these additional resources to help guide you through military wife life.
