I was a young college student when I met my husband. I didn’t have any experience with the military and was hesitant to dive...
I have a major confession to make. The first spouse social I attended caused me to wrongfully judge all future events no matter where...
"You're really hard on her," my friend told me. I knew it was true, and I knew it was awful.
This was almost four...
I've gotten pretty adept at making new friends. I was shy and insecure as a teenager, but moving over and over again forced me...
I lost a dear friend today. She was one of my people.
It’s a loss that I now feel acutely, but I know it will...
Visiting family and friends is fantastic. Having visitors as a military family can be so much fun!
But how to make it fantastic for everyone...
Here is a little story. We had just moved overseas and were welcomed by the most incredible group of people. I was so excited!...
A few weeks ago, I was bracing for a busy day. My son woke up feeling sick and since I work from home, I...
“My daughter told me that the other girls don’t play with her, is that true?” I asked my kid’s kindergarten teacher this past October.
I...
Karla has held a unique and special place in my life since I was in the fifth grade. She was my history teacher that...
This is the story of Bea and a friendship built to withstand the military. Lasting friendships can be hard to come by these days...
Moving away from your tribe is arguably the hardest part of a military permanent change of station (PCS). You spend between two and five...
Military Lifestyle
Celebrating Mother’s Day Beyond the Empty Nest
Celebrating Mother's Day when your "nest" is empty can be a complex emotional landscape for a military mama. Whether they are deployed, stationed across...
