Advice for a new military wife?

Question

My hubby is currently serving a 15 month deployment. I miss him dearly I am doing fine I am 8 months into it already. We got married in may of this year:] I have had my bum days but I feel really proud of myself I doing alright. I guess I'm starting to get used to being by myself and being independent it's kinda fun in a weird way. Just wanted to know some stories or tips about being a military wife that will help me out:] Thank you all so very much.

Answer 1

God bless you, you've got the hardest job in the world.  Good luck.  My Dad was in the Navy for 28 years.  Somehow, my Mom made it seem like there was nothing to it when he left and when he came back, just kept things steady.  One thing she had going for her was the support of other wives and families we knew that were in and out of the same situation.  Military bases and units usually have family support centers and support groups made up of the wives of senior NCO's and officers; they have been where you are and are glad to help.  Another support group would be your family,  I wish you both the best and thank you both for his service to our country.

Answer 2

Welcome, I will be in ur shoes very shortly, all I can say is stand by ur man and let him no u love him and ur very proud of him. And good luck wish u the best.

Gob bless u and ur Soldier!

Answer 3

It seems like you are dealing with the stress of being separated okay.  That's the worst part of being a military wife.

If you can deal with him being away from home half the time - things should work out okay.

Please bear in mind that it will take him at least a month or more to readjust after he gets home.  He may seem angry or withdrawn without a reason at times.  When he is like that leave him alone until he feels better.

When he is in a good mood ask him simple questions about his experiences.  If he doesn't want to talk or withdraws - change the subject.

Good Luck.

Answer 4

what your doing is all you can do... congrats on making it 8 months of your first deployment and surviving what seems like very well...you will definatly have good days and bad days.....on your bad days just get through them as well as you can and know the next day is a new day and one day closer to him being home......ive been thru regular deployments and the extended ones...i know what thier like..sometimes you dont know how youve survived 8 months already and how your gonna do the next 7 and sometimes you think d**n only 7 months left...those days are fewer then the others lol.... just keep your head on tight...remember your love as a couple...dont let outside influences get to you and before ya now it he will be home...believe it or not it seems like the last few months are the longest but they do go by quicker then you think they will......just keep the faith he's doing well and keep being proud that you are doing well....as long as you can be independant you will go far being an armywife..good luck and may the time you have left go by fast