Video Series Part 1 of 6: Most Challenging Aspects of Being An Accompanying Spouse

The Proud Diplomat & The Lonely Diplomat are bringing you a short series of 6 videos where we each answer questions as accompanying spouses.

Part 1 of 6: What is/are the most challenging aspect(s) of being an accompanying spouse? Watch the video below to see our responses.

And, don’t forget to add your comments as we want to hear from you. What are the most challenging aspects of being an accompanying spouse for you?

Video Series Part 2 of 6: Reaction To First Post Together

What was your initial reaction when you and your diplomatic spouse received news of your first post together? The Proud Diplomat and The Lonely Diplomat explore this question in part 2 of 6 video series. We are interested in hearing about your experience so please post your comments and thoughts below!

Video Series Part 3 of 6: Loneliness As An Accompanying Spouse

As an accompanying spouse you pick up your life every 3-4 years and start anew. Typically, with very little emotional support other than from close friends, family members, or your Diplomatic spouse/partner. LONELINESS can quickly take hold. In part 3 of 6 Video Series: The Proud Diplomat and The Lonely Diplomat explore the question: "How has loneliness impacted you as an accompanying spouse?"

What about you? How has loneliness affected your life? Add your comments below!

Video Series Part 4 of 6: Managing Uncertainty

The one thing that is certain is that as an accompanying spouse you will be pick up and move every 3-4 years, which means dealing with a certain amount of uncertainty during these big life transitions. How do you manage this uncertainty and maintain a healthy state of mind?

Part 5 of 6: Support Received As An Accompanying Spouse

In this video, we explore the type of support we receive as accompanying spouses. With every new post and major life transition, there are so many factors that can affect you as a person as well as the familial unit. So, what type of formal support does the Ministry provide? We answer this question.

Part 6 of 6: Tips For Managing Life Transitions As An Accompanying Spouse

In our last video series, The Lonely Diplomat and The Proud Diplomat provide our tips on how to manage life as an accompanying spouse. From maintaining healthy relationships with your spouse/partner to not losing your mind as you pick up and transplant your life & family every 3-4 years, we try and provide some quick tips based on our personal experience. What tips do you recommend?