Military Moves and Deployments During the Holidays - Ep. 112
Release Date: 12/07/2023
Milspouse Matters
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info_outlineAre you dealing with a military move or deployment right smack dab in the middle of the “most wonderful time of the year”? Let's talk about ways to cope and giving yourself permission to do what works for you and your family.
Mentioned in this episode:
Jen's new book, Milspouse Matters: Sharing Strength Through Our Stories: https://books2read.com/MilspouseMatters
Get 20% off the 5-Day Deployment Devotional during December with code December23: https://jen-mcdonald.com/product/deployment-devotional/
Surviving a Military Move During the Holidays from MilitaryByOwner: https://blog.militarybyowner.com/surviving-a-military-move-during-the-holidays
Getting Through the Holidays While Your Spouse Is Deployed: https://jen-mcdonald.com/getting-through-the-holidays-while-your-spouse-is-deployed/
Episode 99: Dealing with Anxiety as a Military Spouse: https://jen-mcdonald.com/show-notes/episode-99-dealing-with-anxiety-as-a-military-spouse/
The Christian Milspouse Podcast: https://jen-mcdonald.com/podcast/christian-milspouse-podcast/
Free mental health help and counseling:
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Telemynd (covered by TRICARE): https://www.telemynd.com/humanamilitary
Having a Baby Overseas: What Military Spouses Should Know: https://jen-mcdonald.com/having-a-baby-overseas-what-military-spouses-should-know/
Want me to speak at your next military spouse event, book club, or conference? I'm also happy to drop in virtually to your book club or meeting! Contact me here: https://jen-mcdonald.com/contact/
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