What NOT to Do When Your Service Member Comes Home From Deployment: The Goode Show

When your spouse returns from deployment, your instinct might be to unload everything that's happened while they were gone... missed bills, broken appliances, family drama, all of it.

But as military spouse Kim shares in this moment, sometimes the best move is to just pause.

After more than 20 years of experience as a Navy spouse, Kim has seen it all. Her advice? “Don’t give them a bunch of crap as soon as they get home.”

It’s a lighthearted moment, but it’s also a powerful reminder about giving space, showing grace, and allowing time for reconnection.

This clip from our full conversation on The Goode Show explores some of the overlooked challenges and lessons that come with reintegration after deployment. Whether you're new to military life or have been through this cycle many times, there's wisdom in knowing when to speak and when to just be present.

Hear more stories and advice from military spouses across generations in the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.

Let us know in the comments, what’s one lesson you’ve learned about reintegration?

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