Setting Boundaries for Military Couples: Protecting Your Mental Health During Fertility Struggles and Transitions
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For military families, spouses, and veterans, navigating infertility and the unique challenges of military life can be emotionally draining. One of the most important tools for managing stress, protecting mental health, and staying grounded during difficult times is learning how to set and maintain boundaries.
In this episode of Mindful Warrior Alliance, Kerri Bicskei, Air Force spouse, psychotherapist, and founder of the nonprofit, discusses why setting healthy boundaries is essential when dealing with the pressures of fertility treatments, military transitions, deployments, and the constant demands of others.
You’ll learn:
- Why boundaries are vital for mental health during fertility struggles
- How to say no without guilt and protect your emotional energy during military moves and deployments
- Practical tips for setting boundaries with family, friends, and work while navigating infertility treatments like IVF
- How boundaries help reduce anxiety and allow you to focus on your well-being
- The importance of self-care for military spouses and service members facing overwhelming transitions
In this episode, you'll gain tools to help you prioritize your own health and well-being while balancing the needs of your family and the demands of military life.
👉 Listen now, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs support in setting healthy boundaries. Visit mindfulwarrioralliance.org for more resources and tools for your fertility and mental health journey.
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