96.Finding love, Leaving Defence & Focusing on Family

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Veteran Matt and spouse Mel about their whirlwind romance, doing long distance, transitioning out of defence and future plans.

Matt and Mel also talk about;

• Meeting 1 week before Matt was due to post interstate
• Having big conversations and committing to long-distance 1 week in
• Making sacrifices, leaving family and moving to be with Matt 
• How Mel established herself in a new location through social groups
• The reality of future postings and the strain on their relationship
• Thinking about leaving defence and focusing on family
• Mel supporting Matt with his decision to leave defence
• Why Matt started preparing for transition years before it came time
• Finding an opportunity and the quick 3 week turn around to transition
• What actually happens when you decide to discharge
• Navigating the help and support available when transitioning
• Why Matt decided to help others transitioning by starting a podcast
• The importance of hearing others transition stories
• Why every defence member should plan for transition ahead of time
• What the future holds, planning for a family and building a forever home

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