{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67aa70b33ef0b176ead32af9/6876740b5d5bb0887471f2de?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"31. Dear Deployment, It's not me it's you!","description":"<p><strong>Dear Deployment Diaries, It's not me, it's you! : The 7 Emotional Stages Every Military Spouse Knows</strong></p><p>📦 <em>Missing them already? Or just missing your routine?</em> In this week’s episode, we dive into the <em>real talk</em> behind <strong>military deployments</strong> — from teary goodbyes to solo parenting chaos, surprise strength, and the “don’t touch my system” re-entry phase.</p><p>Whether you're a seasoned <strong>military spouse</strong>, new to forces life, or a supportive partner just trying to hold it together, we break down the <strong>stages of deployment</strong> we <em>all</em> go through — emotionally, mentally, and let’s be honest... logistically.</p><p>🎧 <strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>The <em>7 emotional stages</em> of a deployment (yep, rage-cleaning is one)</li><li>Listener stories that'll make you laugh-cry in solidarity</li><li>Our weekly fan-faves:</li><li> 👉 <strong>Ick of the Week</strong> – because someone had to say it</li><li> 👉 <strong>AITA (Am I The Armywife-Hole?)</strong> – spicy debates included</li><li> 👉 <strong>Listener Q&amp;A</strong> – your stories, your questions, our brutally honest takes</li></ul><p>💬 <strong>Top search terms covered in this episode:</strong></p><p> military spouse podcast, deployment stages, military wife life, forces family podcast, coping with military deployment, solo parenting during deployment, emotional support for military partners</p><p>❤️ 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.</p><p>🫡 <strong>Pad Wives Assemble. You’re not alone. We’ve got you.</strong></p><p>🔔 <strong>Subscribe, rate, and share with your fellow forces fam!</strong></p><p> #MilitarySpouse #DeploymentLife #PadWivesAssemble #MilitaryWifePodcast #ForcesFamily #SoloParenting #MilitarySupport #ArmyWife #NavyWife #RAFSpouse #VeteranFamily #EmotionalStagesOfDeployment</p>","author_name":"Pad Wives Unfiltered"}