Dear Deployment Diaries, It's not me, it's you! : The 7 Emotional Stages Every Military Spouse Knows

📦 Missing them already? Or just missing your routine? In this week’s episode, we dive into the real talk behind military deployments — from teary goodbyes to solo parenting chaos, surprise strength, and the “don’t touch my system” re-entry phase.

Whether you're a seasoned military spouse, new to forces life, or a supportive partner just trying to hold it together, we break down the stages of deployment we all go through — emotionally, mentally, and let’s be honest... logistically.

🎧 In this episode:

• The 7 emotional stages of a deployment (yep, rage-cleaning is one)
• Listener stories that'll make you laugh-cry in solidarity
• Our weekly fan-faves:
• 👉 Ick of the Week – because someone had to say it
• 👉 AITA (Am I The Armywife-Hole?) – spicy debates included
• 👉 Listener Q&A – your stories, your questions, our brutally honest takes

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military spouse podcast, deployment stages, military wife life, forces family podcast, coping with military deployment, solo parenting during deployment, emotional support for military partners

❤️ Whether you're dealing with a fresh send-off, halfway through the madness, or adjusting to post-deployment life, this episode is your go-to deployment therapy — minus the awkward welfare calls.

🫡 Pad Wives Assemble. You’re not alone. We’ve got you.

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