105.Living with a Disability and deciding not to post with her Husband

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Air Force Spouse Donna about Defence life, living with a Disability and deciding not to post with her Husband.

Donna and I also talk about;

• Meeting each other, buying a house within 6 months and moving in together
• Being legally blind and recognised as a dependent with special needs
• The extra challenges Donna needs to consider when it comes to being legally blind and moving
• How Donna learnt to enjoy her own company early on in their relationship
• Why having an understanding employer when it comes to defence life and having a disability has made all the difference
• Deciding MWDU and not posting with the defence member will work best for their family
• Why being able to continue her career and have a family support network close is just as important as her defence member's career
• The sacrifices Donna would have to make if she did post with her defence member and why MWDU is the best choice at the moment
• Why having the ability and choice to change her mind about being MWDU gives Donna comfort
• The difficulty and overwhelm in accessing support and services via defence organisations and the happy balance Donna has now found
• How COVID restrictions and lockdowns have had a positive impact on her family with regards to postings and staying together as a family
• Why going with the flow as a spouse is a good thing but not necessarily easy when you are a planner

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