148.Together 4 years, Two kids, Deployments & the First Posting

On this week's podcast episode, I speak with spouse Chantel about how COVID lockdowns gave her and her ADF partner the time and space to establish their relationship and start a family.

Chantel and I also speak about;

• How they met and why after only knowing each other for three weeks, Chantel kinda moved in
• Her ADF partners fears starting a relationship, and the toll deployments take on a couple
• Why Chantel used time apart as a chance to focus on herself and her own busy life
• The pressure of being separated while trying to get to know each other
• Seeing the positives when it came to COVID lockdowns and cancelled away time
• Moving in together and starting a family early on in their relationship
• When reality hit and Chantel's partner went away for an extended time post lockdowns
• Learning to put her hand up for help and accessing the support that is out there
• News of her defence members first posting away from the location they met
• Why Chantel made the decision to move to their posting location ahead of her partner
• The challenge of finding a DHA property, childcare and employment in Canberra
• Looking after her own well-being and deciding to start a business

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