S5E12: Military Spouse Grief and Loss

Managing Grief and Change in Military Life: A Raw Discussion In this episode of Ruck Up Buttercup, the hosts engage in an honest and heartfelt conversation about the hardships faced by military families, particularly focusing on grief and loss. They discuss the inevitability of tough times, the importance of allowing oneself to feel emotions, and practical strategies for coping. The episode also covers the difficulties of maintaining friendships across relocations, the impact of separation due to deployments, and the emotional challenges of missed family events. Importantly, the hosts emphasize the value of seeking help, leveraging community resources, and finding ways to support one another through the unique trials of military life. 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode 00:30 Dealing with Grief and Loss in Military Life 01:30 Personal Stories of Grief and Coping Mechanisms 02:35 Challenges of Maintaining Friendships 04:13 The Impact of Moving and PCSing 06:49 Coping with Separation and Geo Batching 21:00 The Emotional Toll of Missing Family Events 30:42 Navigating Family Relationships 33:10 Coping with Parental Dementia 33:54 Grieving Different Experiences 41:11 Military Life and Loss 51:06 Handling Crisis and Building Resilience 01:00:03 Finding Support in the Military Community Find us or reach out here: Website: www.deployedlove.org/podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/ruckupbuttercup Instagram: www.instagram.com/ruckupbuttercuppodcast Email: [e-mail] This Episode is sponsored by Ruth Anne Kramer the author of You Belong: The Guidebook for the Career-Minded Woman on the Move Ruth Anne openly shares her experiences of being questioned by others, being overlooked because of her differences, and not always being taken seriously as a woman in the workplace. Purchase her book here: https://tactical16.com/product/you-belong-a-guidebook-for-the-career-minded-woman/