This is a sponsored post between P&G and their Start Strong, Stay Strong program and The Frugal Navy Wife. Regardless I only promote companies and products I believe in.
When a family is a military family, they need a little more support than the average family. Oftentimes, there are long hours involved in military life and a spouse can be gone for 6-12 months at a time, sometimes longer. It’s important military families get the support they need. Here are some ideas to get support when you need it, military families.
Let people know how they can help you
At the end of the day, no one can know how to support you if you don’t let them know. When someone asks what they can do to help, don’t just brush them off. Let people know specifically how they can help! You wouldn’t believe how many people want to help your family, they just don’t know how.
Talk about what you’re going through
Military families go through a lot, which is why it’s important to talk about what you’re going through. Talking to family and friends who can relate to you is important. Don’t just hold it all in and pretend like everything is okay! Talking is sure to help things go a little smoother. Talking doesn’t always make things easier, but it does help the process.
Get involved in the community
When you really need support, look to your community. Getting involved in the community is going to help you meet other people who are going through what you’re going through. Volunteer and get involved! When you’re out and about meeting new people, you’re going to get the support you need! There are also community programs in various cities to help military families.
Check out StartStrongPG.com
Looking for support as a military family? You need to check out P&G’s Start Strong, Stay Strong. This is a free online community to military families. Sign up to check out local events, on-base events, and more. You will find inspirational stories, find really good deals, and there is plenty of room to explore. P&G is excited to partner with Operation Homefront on the Start Strong, Stay Strong program. P&G is committed to giving military all the support they need. You can sign up today at https://startstrongpg.com/sign-up.
Signing up for StartStrongPG.com was a genius move for our family. We can get the support we need any time of the day. The community is only as strong as the people who engage with it!
Sign up and support other families and let them support you. When your spouse is deployed or away doing military duties, it’s vital that a military family feels supported. Thanks to our family and StartStrongPG.com, we’ve always felt supported. PS Tell your friends!
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