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Holiday Realities: Navigating First Leave, Missed Holidays, and Staying Connected
This month’s podcast, “Holiday Realities: Navigating First Leave, Missed Holidays, and Staying Connected,” features a discussion with Joy Luck, my daughter-in-love, who has a unique gift for making the holidays special and meaningful regardless of where her spouse is or the circumstances her family faces.
We’ll break down:
Managing expectations during first leave
Coping with missed holidays
Creative ways to celebrate and stay connected from anywhere
How parents can support their service members and family emotionally during the holiday season
Our featured guest, Joy Luck, brings heartfelt insight and practical strategies from her experience as a military spouse. Her perspective will inspire families to celebrate creatively, strengthen connections, and keep spirits high — even when distance or duty makes the holidays challenging.
To get the most out of this event, we encourage you to watch the podcast episode on the OCS Connect platform, now available to view or listen below:
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Event Details
Topic: Holidays in Uniform: Coping & Celebrating Creatively
Date: Monday, December 8th
Time: 6:30pm EST | 5:30pm CST | 4:30pm MST | 3:30pm PST
During this live session, we’ll discuss:
What families can realistically expect during leave
Creative ways to make the holidays meaningful, even apart
How to stay emotionally connected and support your service member
LIVE Q&A with Joy Luck
This is a safe, supportive space for parents and loved ones to ask questions and receive guidance from someone who truly understands the challenges and joys of holidays in uniform.
Register now for this and future events covering your family’s journey
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