I’ll take the high road
A blog from Army&You’s summer edition by Alisha, @armylifewiththerobertsons
In May 2019, our lives changed. We packed up and made a massive move from Scotland to England. 371 miles and seven hours away fro...
Dealing with deployment before marriage
A blog from Army&You’s summer edition by Holly, @lifeofamilitarywife
My fiancé and I met in 2017 and immediately became best friends. Only six months later, we went on holiday and decided, there and then, ...
Happy but not hitched!
A blog from Army&You’s summer edition by Tara, @thenotwifelife
As I head towards my sixth year as an unmarried military spouse, I wanted to share my take on it. Being a military family, everyone just assum...
Our journey
A blog from Army&You’s spring edition by Rosie, @aaronswifeyx
I met my husband in 2014. We got married the following year and moved into first our quarter. I instantly made the house our home and was so ex...
Thanks to the community
A blog from Army&You’s spring edition by Jodie, @themilwife
When I first started my Instagram account, I never thought it would go anywhere. I thought I could just anonymously post about the highs and lows...
High and lows of life in the ‘junior ranks’
By Alex, aged nine
I live with my mum, dad and brother Ollie who’s eight. My dad is in the REME and this means that we usually have to move every two or three years.
I’ve lived in five different houses an...
Paws for thought…a dog’s view
A Blogspot by Duke, @duke_of_dorset
Being an army dog isn’t that bad. When dad is away mum will let me sleep on her bed so she doesn’t get scared.
Normally I’m only allowed in their room every now and again. ...
The course of an army spouse
A blog from Army&You’s winter edition by Cynthia, @desplendourofficial
Being an army spouse is an exciting life that comes with lots of experiences. There are positives but also challenges.
Like my husban...
From civvy life to military wife
A blog from Army&You’s winter edition by Kym, @thedutoits
Having lived a childhood far from the constructs of the military, it had never crossed my mind that a soldier’s spouse, partner or children would l...
Making self-care a priority
A blog from Army&You’s winter edition by Naomi, @dodayoga
I have a disease. If you meet me on a good day you won’t know. If you meet me on a bad day, I’ll definitely hide it from you.
Medication has helpe...