Is your spouse deployed? Is your spouse home but working crazy hours- SSN- Saturdays, Sundays and Nights is the accroymn right? New orders received and are your last choice? This usually leads to feelings of anger towards the Navy or maybe even your spouse. It's ok to feel anger or frustration or sadness, but when [...]
Being a submarine spouse brings frequent moves and frequent underways and deployments, which is a recipe for figuring out housing on your own. Some housing markets and duty stations might be ones that you want to invest in buying a home, so how do you do that on your own? I have had the pleasure [...]
As submarine spouses, there may be times where we experience the dreaded “shipyard” period. Be it dry dock, extended overhaul, or a refit, these periods in the shipyard can be challenging for many different reasons. During my spouse’s first sea tour, his boat went into the shipyard for a few months. During that time, he [...]
There are so many wonderful things about the submarine community. One thing I cherish most is meeting a diverse group of people living this same life. We all have one thing in common- we love a submariner. We are fortunate to meet amazing spouses who give great advice. The mentorship I have received from other [...]
This week's installment of "Sub Spouse Small Business" - meet Tabitha Martin, a sub spouse and founder of Warrior Goddess Fitness! Based in Guam, Tabitha created a local community to help women on their wellness journeys. Read more below! Name: Tabitha MartinHometown: Lake Ozark, MissouriCurrent Duty Station: Naval Base Guam (PCS'ing to Hawaii in November) [...]
In our latest installment of “Sub Spouse Small Business” – meet Angie Halliwell, a sub spouse and owner of The Vintage Sailor Design Co. Based in Kings Bay, Georgia, Angie creates reclaimed, farmhouse and military-inspired décor. From custom ornaments and leather key chains to name plaques and signs, her work combines submarine style and farmhouse chic. [...]
Did you know the Navy offers FSA, or better known as family separation allowance? Your family is entitled to this benefit of $250 per month whenever the Navy separates you for more than 30 days. This can be if your spouse is sent on a TAD (temporary duty), long underway or deployment. There are three [...]
In our second installment of"Sub Spouse Small Business" - meet Tenisha Dotstry, a sub spouse (and veteran) and owner of Fair Winds Candle Company. Read more below about how Tenisha's unique background and experience in the Navy inspired her to launch her business - a great gift to keep in mind for the holidays! Name: [...]
There may come a time when you or your spouse need to talk to someone about your mental health. Beyond the typical stressors of military life, the global COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges this year. In fact, more than one in three adults in the U.S. have reported symptoms of anxiety or depression since [...]
