by Julia Michel | Sep 13, 2023 | Advocacy, Families, New to Defence, Posting
I started dating my partner when we met, which happened to be 10 days out from his first deployment to Afghanistan, so it seemed like a given that I knew what I signed up for, right? Except I knew nothing about the world of Defence, army or service families. Fast...
by Julia Michel | Sep 9, 2023 | Advocacy, New to Defence
Stepping into the world of Defence, for partners, is like entering a foreign land with its own set of rules, customs, and most notably, a unique language. This language is laden with acronyms that seem to be exclusively owned by the service members. While no one...
by Julia Michel | Aug 30, 2023 | Advocacy, Emergency Preparedness, New to Defence
Some partners opt to distance themselves from on-base events and facilities, aiming to maintain a clear separation between their personal lives and the world of Defence. This inclination is understandable, and even entirely justified. However, despite any reservations...
