Afghanistan: One Military Spouse's Perspective - Ep. 65

Milspouse Matters

In light of what’s going on in Afghanistan, I thought it was important to address it. We’re a proud military family, and our son is now also serving on active duty.

While most of us agree that it was time to be done in Afghanistan, we deserved a better ending. You know who else deserved a better ending? The people of Afghanistan and our allies.

I’m hearing from a lot of military spouses. A common theme is “We’re angry.” They feel that their sacrifices mean nothing right now. They feel betrayed by their own country.

On this episode, I talk about our own family's experiences with Afghanistan and we honor those who were wounded or died there. I'm also sharing some ways you can help right now and resources to take care of yourself as a veteran, military member, or military family member.

Thanks to Scott Deluzio of The DriveOn Podcast for allowing me to share the tribute to his brother who was killed in Afghanistan.

Connect with those on the ground helping right now:

• No One Left Behind
• Save Our Allies
• The USO
• Keeping Our Promise
• International Institute of St. Louis
• LIRS Connect
• Women for Women
• Save the Children

Resources for military families and veterans:

• Yellow Ribbon Box
• Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
• Confidential help from Military OneSource: chat or call toll-free 1-800-342-9647
• Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) Program
• Be Safe, Love Mom

Deployment resources:

• The Milspouse Matters podcast
• You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse
• 5 Promises of God to Hold on to When Your Spouse Deploys
• 15 Bible Verses for Military Spouses Facing Deployment or Separation
• Free 5-day deployment devotional

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