As a military spouse, your service member is likely away for periods of time. Whether it’s months or weeks, this time can leave you...
... you know the rest of the lyrics. For those who are military spouses, this should be our mantra. Personally, I feel that this...
We are stronger together than we are alone. It’s a nice idea, but having spent the past 30 plus years as a fiercely independent...
Deployments suck. We can all agree on that. That doesn’t mean we have to lead a terrible life for half the year though. I’m...
Nothing says Thanksgiving more than turkey (or tofurkey in some cases). Thanksgiving in the military often means spending the holiday away from family and...
When I fell for him in college -- his feet were bare, he had a beard and a crazy mop of hair – I...
I recently attended a friend’s wedding in Berkeley, California. It was small outdoor ceremony overlooking a lush park. The bride and groom vowed their...
You told me you were deploying today. I wasn't that surprised. It comes with the job. You were due. We were due. It was...
Like many military spouses, my husband traveled frequently when our first daughter was born.
Often when he would come home, our daughter would treat him like a...
On December 6, 2018, my husband burst through our front door much earlier than I was expecting him. He had been on duty all...
Whether you (or I) like it, if your spouse (or you!) is in the military, separation is a big piece of this life. No...
We've been doing this military thing for 16 years...enough time that I'm officially not a newbie in this role as a spouse; I'd even...
Military Lifestyle
Stop Feeling Guilty for Desiring More
Releasing Guilt and Reclaiming Your Own Desire
One thing I learned quickly when I became a military spouse was that I had absolutely no business...
