Bridget Manley
Bridget Manley
Maggie - "Everywhere We Live, I Have To Redefine Myself"
Maggie - "Everywhere We Live, I Have To Redefine Myself"
Maggie - "Everywhere We Live, I Have To Redefine Myself"
Thursday 23rd March 2017
Maggie reveals her journey from Naval Officer to military wife and mother, highlighting resilience and gratitude amidst global adventures.
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Bridget Manley
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Get the buttons here!Maggie's Journey: Balancing Military Life and Motherhood with Humor and Grit
I love what you're doing, because we all have to do what we have to do, and so everybody has a different perspective and there's no one way to be a mother.
Imagine juggling the roles of a feminist Naval Officer, a military wife, and a mother, all while living in different corners of the world. That's Maggie's reality. In this episode of 'Birds in a Tree', host Bridget Manley chats with Maggie, who shares her story with honesty and humor. Maggie's husband is often deployed, leaving her to manage childcare and household responsibilities solo. Despite these challenges, she has embraced the adventure, giving her children unique experiences across the globe.
From surviving the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami to constantly redefining herself in new cities, Maggie's journey is anything but ordinary. She talks about the cultural adjustments required when living abroad, the impact of natural disasters on parenting, and how she's found herself in every new place. Throughout the conversation, Maggie emphasizes the importance of perspective and gratitude.
Even amidst difficulties, she maintains a positive outlook, crediting her resilience to the support from both her biological family and her military family. This episode is a heartwarming and inspiring look at motherhood in a military family, filled with stories of strength, adaptability, and the unexpected joys of life on the move.