We are PCSing to Whiteman AFB next month. I have never been away from home. We have a toddler and infant. Is there a spouce support group that helps wives, with emergency situations, when their husbands are TDY?
Sure, in the Army it's called FRG, Family Readiness Group. Not sure what it's called in the AF but I'd imagine something similar. Also, don't be shy about trying to make friends. If you're religious, find a new church. Having as big a support group as possible may eliminate the need for the FRG's assistance. And hey, be optimistic, maybe there won't be any emergency situations!
I agree with trying to get in touch with the FRG and get involved in some social activities that will help you meet people. Also, as theainjmtant mentioned, if you go to church that can be a good way to get support. Our church has a sunday school class for spouses of deployed soldiers and we also go to a tuesday night bible study like class just to have some adult interaction. Theainjmtant is right though, military spouses can't afford to be shy!
Originally posted by 21187974: We are PCSing to Whiteman AFB next month. I have never been away from home. We have a toddler and infant. Is there a spouce support group that helps wives, with emergency situations, when their husbands are TDY?
Some AF squadrons have spouse groups. Its not a mandatory thing so it kind of depends on if someone is going to set one up or keep one going.
If you get there and there is one, great. If not, you may wish to look around for MOMS clubs or MOPS groups. MOMS clubs are completely non-religious, and MOPS groups are non-denominational Christian, and how much they focus on faith and Christianity versus issues of parenting young children varies by group and the needs of the members.
Also, the Family center on base often offers on-base weekly playgroup times to parents of young children. You can meet people that way.
Try all of your options - you never know. One time we PCSed and my husband was one of the few married guys on the team and the only one with a child. Over the 3.5 yrs we were there, that changed a lot, but at the time we got there, none of his coworkers had a wife that stayed at home (with or without kids) so I had to look beyond that social circle for companionship.
