118.Defence Life, Home Schooling & Prioritising your Needs

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to defence partner Fiona about meeting her now-husband, moving interstate together and 12 moves in 15 years.

Fiona and I also talk about;

• Moving in together and their first posting to Toowoomba
• Getting engaged after living together for 3 months
• The reality of defence life setting in during their second posting in Wagga
• Finding meaningful employment and the varied experience gained
• Feeling unable to progress professionally due to frequent moves
• The ups and downs of moving 12 times in 15 years
• The signs that led Fiona down the home school path despite hesitation
• Why defence life compliments home schooling and works for them
• How home schooling allows their family to get the most out of a location
• Career goals with kids, home schooling and the balance
• The emotional and mental toll so many moves took on Fiona
• Feeling isolated and alone and deciding to ask for help
• The help Fiona accessed and focusing on her needs
• Recognising her value and acknowledging her sacrifices

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