🏔️ The Summit – The Veteran Spouse Stage (Long-Term Adaptation)
Reaching the Peak: Mastering the Mountain
- You've reached the summit—you understand the military lifestyle inside and out.
- You are an expert at handling deployments, relocations, and military spouse dynamics.
- You mentor and uplift others because you remember how tough the climb was.
🎯 Challenges (The Cold, Thin Air at the Peak)
- Career stagnation—what's next after military life?
- Marriage fatigue—long-term military stress can create emotional distance.
- Financial planning for the next phase: post-military life.
✅ What Helps (Setting Up Camp at the Summit)
- Preparing for post-military transition early (career, investments, VA benefits).
- Finding new ways to stay involved in military/veteran communities.
- Shifting focus to mentoring and guiding others.