As a math teacher who became a health consultant (and trailing husband), my advice every year is to focus on the things we can control — and giving our bodies what they need.
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I was living my best life in Chicago when my partner’s career path went south. Would I stay put in my best life, but lose one of the best parts of it?
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Career TransitionsDriving Distance
Getting Off the Academia Roller Coaster
by Rachel Karasby Rachel KarasAs I worked on my Ph.D., my partner prepared for life as a trailing spouse. But then, I decided to get off the academia roller coaster.
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When you finally get “back home” for a visit or repatriation? Make sure to avoid coming across like an arrogant ass.
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Marcie Maxfield, author of Em’s Awful Good Fortune, reflects on the highs and lows of her rock-and-roll trailing spouse lifestyle.
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First, I followed my father around the world. Then, my husband. Now, I find it really exciting to ask only myself: Where next?
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Career TransitionsCoachingDriving DistanceExpat ExperiencesTrailing Kids
Detour or Scenic Route… Why Not Both?
Our Canadian adventure was supposed to be limited to two years, so I viewed our relocation more like a sabbatical for myself and informed my parents that we would be back “before you know it.” Oops.
I’ve always been an adventurous traveler, so I had this big idea of arriving with a newborn strapped to my chest and driving a Land Rover to see the elephants. Needless to say, things did not happen this way.
Ready to kick back and read a book or two? Here’s our summer reading recommendations for or about trailing spouses.
When we leave loved ones behind with each relocation, how can we cope when the losses become permanent?