Episode 06: The Military Child
From Military Wife, Life, and Strife by Heather
June 4, 2025 · 10 min · Season 1 · Episode 6
About this episode
In this episode, Heather discusses the experiences of growing up as a military child with her son.
Welcome to Military Wife, Life, and Strife, the podcast where we get open and honest about all the struggles of military life.In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with a very special guest—my son—to talk about what it’s really like growing up as a military child. Whether you’re a military parent, spouse, or someone curious about military family life, this episode offers an honest, kid’s-eye view into the emotional and practical realities of serving alongside the ones who serve.Subscribe and join me, your military Seanchaidh, as we connect with fellow members of the military community. We’d love to hear your story! Connect with me on Instagram and let me know how your child deals with moves and goodbyes.MWLS LINKS:Youtube: @MilitaryWifeLifeStrife Instagram: @MilitaryWifeLifeStrife RESOURCES:Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:Call 988or Text 838255Connect with someone at www.veteranscrisisline.net
People in this episode
Guest: Son
Topics covered
- military child
- military family life
- parenting
- emotional realities
Keywords
- military life
- goodbyes
- moves
- mental health
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Military Child, Military Wife, Life, and Strife
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