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Event Series: My Journey

My Journey: Parenting

My Journey: Parenting

Virtual

April 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm CDT

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Celebrating Military Child Month with Stories of Parenting in Military and Veteran Families

Parenting in military and veteran families comes with unique challenges and rewards. In honor of Military Child Month, join us for a heartfelt discussion featuring three inspiring military and veteran spouses. They’ll share their personal parenting journeys, offering insights into navigating benefits for veteran families, balancing active-duty family life, and the experiences of young mothers in post-service veteran households. This session is a celebration of resilience, connection, and the shared experiences that shape military parenting.

What You'll Gain

  • Real-life insights into parenting within military and veteran families.
  • Practical knowledge about navigating resources and benefits for military children.
  • A supportive space to connect with others who understand your journey.

This Event is Open To

  • Spouse/partner of active-duty service member/post-service veteran
  • Family member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran
  • Divorcee or widow/widower of active duty service member/post-service veteran

Eligibility varies by session. View our event calendar for details on other offerings.

About Social Club

Social Club is a peer-led, supportive space where military and veteran families and community members can connect, reflect, and grow together. Each session offers encouragement, shared experiences, and practical tools for resilience and well-being.

Learn More

Take the First Step Toward Connection–Sign up Today!

Looking for one-on-one support? Peer 2 Peer Connect pairs you with a trained VSN Peer Leader for individualized support. For more resources and updates, follow @veteranspousenetwork and subscribe to the VSN Newsletter. Questions or concerns? We’re here to help at vsn@austin.utexas.edu. 

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming, peer-led space for connection, conversation, and mutual support.

For the best experience, we recommend joining from a quiet, distraction-free space and arriving on time, as participants who join more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted. Be sure to have your Zoom link ready from your confirmation email.

You must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions.

No, all events are completely free to attend. We are a grant-based program and believe in removing barriers to connection and support and are proud to offer these sessions at no cost to our community.

No—VSN is based at the University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness, but we are a nationwide network open to any military-connected individuals in the US and beyond.

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Modalities

Virtual

Session Types

Peer Support

Eligibility

Spouse/Partner of a Service Member, Family Member/Caregiver of a Service Member/Veteran, Divorcee of a Service Member/Veteran, Service Member/Veteran, Widow/Widower of a Service Member/Veteran and Spouse/Partner of a Veteran